Definition of open-circuit in English English dictionary
A circuit that is not complete A parody of the movie 'short circuit' in which Johnny 5 becomes a robot
The lack of electrical contact in any part of the measuring circuit An open circuit is usually characterized by rapid large jumps in displayed potential, followed by an off-scale reading
An electric circuit that is not complete - i e will not fire when a current is applied
An electrical circuit that is not "made" Contacts, switches or similar devices are open and preventing the floe of current
the lack of electrical contact in any part of the measuring circuit, usually indicated by rapid large jumps in potential, followed by an off-scale reading
Condition of a battery which is neither on charge nor on discharge (i e , disconnected from a circuit)
Electrical circuit with a gap or break in continuity so that current cannot flow
A)SENSOR OPEN WITH UPSCALE INDICATION OR B) INSTRUMENT OPEN CIRCUIT CHARACTERIZED BY RAPID JUMPS IN DISPLAY AND OFF-SCALE OR ERROR READINGS
A circuit in which the flow of current is interrupted due to an open breaker or fuse May be intentional or unintentional (as caused by a short) Back to alphabetical list
A circuit containing a switch, filament, voice coil, etc , which is not intact and current cannot flow through 2