Does electric current flow in an open circuit?

Explanation

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

1. **Understanding the Circuit**: An open circuit is one where there is a break in the path through which electric current can flow. In this case, we have a circuit with a battery and a resistor, but there is a switch that is open.

2. **Identifying the Components**: In our circuit, we have:
- A voltage source (battery) denoted as V.
- A resistor denoted as R.
- A switch denoted as S which is currently open.
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