Current flows in a circuit when?

A.a switch is opened

B.a switch is closed

C.the switch is either open or closed

D.there is no voltage

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Answer :

Current flows in a circuit when?

A.a switch is opened

B.a switch is closed

C.the switch is either open or closed

D.there is no voltage

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