👉 Shunts, in physics and electrical engineering, are a type of circuit component that is used to reduce the current flow through a circuit. They are typically made up of a wire or other material with a small gap between them, which allows for the passage of current without causing resistance or a voltage drop across the circuit. In an electric circuit, shunts can be used in various applications such as isolating circuits from one another, reducing the impedance of the circuit, and controlling the flow of current.