Question

question 19
what is likely to happen to an electric current flowing through an electric device if the wires are disconnected?
a. the circuit would break, and the current would stop flowing.
b. the circuit would break, but the current would continue to flow.
c. the current would continue to flow, but the device would not work.
d. the circuit would not break, and the device would continue to work.

Explanation:

An electric circuit requires a closed path for current to flow. If wires are disconnected, the circuit becomes open (broken). In an open circuit, current cannot flow. Option A states the circuit breaks and current stops, which matches this principle. Option B is wrong as current can't flow in a broken circuit. Option C is wrong because no current flows in an open circuit. Option D is wrong as disconnected wires break the circuit, so the device can't work.

Answer:

A. The circuit would break, and the current would stop flowing.