Electric circuits are pathways through which electricity flows. They consist of components such as wires, resistors, capacitors, and batteries connected in a closed loop.
Related terms
Voltage: The electric potential difference between two points in a circuit, which causes the flow of current.
Current: The rate at which electric charge flows through a circuit, measured in amperes (A).
Resistance: A property of a material or component that opposes the flow of electric current.