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
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
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