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What is a short circuit?


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Short circuit:

  1. A short circuit occurs when the current in the circuit increases significantly and the electrical connection draws an excessive amount of current from the supply.
  2. During this time, the magnitude of the current is extremely high.
  3. It occurs when the neutral and live wires come into contact.

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