What is meant by an electric circuit ? Draw a circuit diagram to show an electric circuit comprising of a battery of two cells, a resistor, an ammeter and plug key when cirfuit is closed.

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An electric circuit is a continuous and closed path in which electric current flows. The circuit diagram is as shown.

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