Electrical contacts Electrical contacts An electrical contact is an electrical circuit component found in electrical switches, relays, connectors and circuit breakers. Each contact is a piece of electrically conductive material, usually metal. When a pair of contacts touch, they can pass an electrical current with a certain contact resistance, dependent on surface structure, surface chemistry and contact time; when the pair is separated by an insulating gap, then the pair does not pass a current. When the contacts touch, the switch is "closed"; when the contacts are separated, the switch is "open". The gap must be an insulating medium such as air,
Jim Measures Jim Measures James Measures (born 14 April 1939), also known by the nickname of "Jim", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for St Helens, Widnes and the Rochdale Hornets, as a , i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums. Measures was born in St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Jim Measures won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1963 against Australia (2 matches). Jim Measures played left-, i.e number 11, in Widnes' 13-5 victory over