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When a live wire touches a neutral wire, it is called___________________ .

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When a live wire touches a neutral wire due to any damage to insulation, suddenly a large amount of current flows into the circuit.
This is known as a short circuit.
It may cause an electric fire.
Hence, when a live wire touches a neutral wire, it is called short-circuiting.

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