Electrical circuit

Definition

An electrical circuit is a closed loop or path through which electric current can flow. It consists of various components, such as resistors, capacitors, and batteries, connected by conductive wires. Circuits allow the controlled movement of electric charges to perform specific functions.

Related terms

Voltage:

It is the potential difference between two points in a circuit that drives the flow of electric current.

Current:

It is the rate at which electric charges flow through a conductor.

Resistance:

It is a measure of how much a component opposes or restricts the flow of electric current in a circuit.