When the live wire and the neutral wire come in contact with each other in a circuit, it causes _________.

circuit breaker

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short circuit

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overloading

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earthing

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Solution

The correct option is B
short circuit

The contact of live and neutral wire in a circuit is called short-circuiting. Since the live wire comes directly in contact with the neutral wire, the path for the circuit is shortened and of negligible resistance. Huge current flows in this case and the circuit and appliances get damaged.

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The flow of a very large current due to the direct contact of a live wire and a neutral wire is called short-circuiting.

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