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{{stub}}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 'short' or 'divisible' circuit, in which current does flow through the connection. <ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref>

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.  

 

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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