What is an Electric Circuit?

What is an Electric Circuit?

Electrical Circuit Definition

An Electrical Circuit is a closed loop made up of components like batteries and resistors that allow electric current to flow.

Component Function

The main roles of Electrical Circuit components include delivering power, controlling and regulating flow, and protecting against electrical faults.

The main parts of an ideal electric circuit are:

• Electrical Sources

• Controlling Devices

• Protection Devices

• Conductors

• Load

Basic Properties of Electric Circuits

• A Circuit is always a closed path.

• Energy Source

• An uncontrolled and controlled Source of Energy

• Electrons flow from the negative to the positive terminal

• The direction of flow of conventional current is from positive to negative terminal.

• The flow of current leads to a potential drop across the various elements.

Types of Electric Circuits

• Open Circuit

• Closed Circuit

• Short Circuit

• Series Circuit

• Parallel Circuit

• Series Parallel Circuit