An open winding in an electric motor means that . A. a wire in a winding is broken B. the centrifugal switch to the start winding is open C. the winding is making contact with the motor frame D. one winding is making contact with another winding

A. a wire in a winding is broken.

Explanation:

An electric circuit can be defined as an interconnection of electrical components which creates a path for the flow of electric charge (electrons) due to a driving voltage.

Generally, an electric circuit consists of electrical components such as resistors, capacitors, battery, transistors, switches, inductors, etc.

Basically, an electric circuit is considered to be open when there's a broken continuity (broken path), which causes no current to flow through the circuit.

On the other hand, a closed circuit is one in which there's a flow of current due to a complete electrical path.

On a related note, an open winding in an electric motor means that a wire in a winding is broken.