What do you mean by the term overloading of an electrical circuit? How can it harm us?

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Concept Used: Electric overload
Step 1: Definition of overloading of an electrical circuit:
Overloading of electric circuits occurs when an excessive amount of electricity passes through a circuit, more than the capacity of the circuit to resist the current flow.
Step 2: Hazardous effects of electrical circuit overloading:
When a large quantity of current passes through the wire, excessive heating takes place, which in turn melts the wire. It may lead to a fire.
It can damage the circuit of the house.

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