Electric Circuits

Definition

Electric circuits are paths along which electric currents can flow. They consist of interconnected components such as resistors, capacitors, and batteries that work together to perform specific functions.

Related terms

Current:

The flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes (A).

Voltage: The electric potential difference between two points in a circuit, which causes the electric current to flow.

Resistance:

A measure of how much an object or material impedes the flow of electric current.