Why does a short circuit damage electro wiring and devices connected to it?

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A common type of short circuit occurs when the positive and negative terminals of a battery are connected with a low-resistance conductor, like a wire.So overloaded wires will also get overheat.This cause damage to the wire's insulation and starting a fire.

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Why does a short circuit damage electro wiring and devices connected to it?

Simply, A common type of short circuit occurs when the positive and negative terminals of a battery are connected with a low-resistance conductor, like a wire.So overloaded wires will also get overheat.This cause damage to the wire's insulation and starting a fire. Hope you understand. Thank you

Simply,

A common type of short circuit occurs when the positive and negative terminals of a battery are connected with a low-resistance conductor, like a wire.So overloaded wires will also get overheat.This cause damage to the wire's insulation and starting a fire.

Hope you understand.

Thank you