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Question

At the time of short circuit, the current in the rest of the circuit reduces substantially.


A

Reduces substantially

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B

Does not change

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Solution

The correct option is B

Does not change


In a circuit, when a live wire and a neutral wire come into direct contact (shorted), the current in the circuit increases drastically since the current now flows through a low resistive path consisting of wires rather than domestic electric circuits consisting of resistive components.


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