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What can cause a short circuit?


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Causes of short circuit:

  1. They happen when a high-volume electrical current is passed through a low-resistance path that isn't meant to carry electricity.
  2. Short circuits occur when a live wire makes contact with a conductive object that it should not have.
  3. A short circuit can damage appliances, cause electrical shock, or even start a fire.

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