Differentiate between closed circuit and open circuit.

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Open circuit
Closed circuit
An open circuit is defined as an electric circuit in which current does not flow.
Current can only flow in a circuit if it finds a continuous path—known as a “closed circuit”.
If there’s a break anywhere in the circuit, you have an open circuit, and the current can not flow
1. A closed-circuit is one that is complete, with good continuity throughout.
2. If any components disconnect or break from the circuit, this circuit works as the open circuit. Sometimes, the open circuit shows like OFF condition or fault condition. 2. A closed circuit makes a complete path to flow the active energy from the source to the load.
3. Thus, this circuit does not conduct the electricity and zero potential difference occurs between two terminals of the open switch due to the incomplete path. 3. In an electric closed circuit, current flow from the positive charge to the negative charge particles.

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Open circuit	Closed circuit
An open circuit is defined as an electric circuit in which current does not flow. Current can only flow in a circuit if it finds a continuous path—known as a “closed circuit”. If there’s a break anywhere in the circuit, you have an open circuit, and the current can not flow	1. A closed-circuit is one that is complete, with good continuity throughout.
2. If any components disconnect or break from the circuit, this circuit works as the open circuit. Sometimes, the open circuit shows like OFF condition or fault condition.	2. A closed circuit makes a complete path to flow the active energy from the source to the load.
3. Thus, this circuit does not conduct the electricity and zero potential difference occurs between two terminals of the open switch due to the incomplete path.	3. In an electric closed circuit, current flow from the positive charge to the negative charge particles.