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An '''open circuit''' is a [[circuit]] that does not have a complete connection between the two sides of the battery. As a result, [[electric current]] does not flow. An open circuit is contrasted with a 'closed' circuit, in which current does flow through the connection.<ref>Bird, John, ''Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology (3rd edition)''. Newnes, 2007</ref>
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An '''open circuit''' has [[infinite]] resistance to electrical charge.  Stated another way, an open circuit is a [[circuit]] that does not have a connection between the two sides of the battery. As a result, [[electric current]] does not flow.  
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An open circuit is contrasted with a 'closed' circuit, in which current does flow through the connection.<ref>Bird, John, ''Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology (3rd edition)''. Newnes, 2007</ref>
    
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