Question

Which of the following usually occurs with a short circuit? a. All parts of the circuit will begin to carry higher amounts of current than normal. b. The material within a fuse may begin to melt when the current ceases to exist. c. All parts of the circuit will begin to carry lower amounts of current than normal. d. Most of the current will flow through one part of the circuit.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Hi,

The correct answer option is; D. Most of the current will flow through one part of the circuit.

Explanation:

A short circuit is a low resistance path in an electric connection between two conductors supplying current in a circuit.

It happens when excess amounts of current flow in the power source through a 'short path'.

Short circuits occur at very high temperatures which is of course caused by the heat produced during dissipation.

An example of application of short circuit is arc welding, where heating is achieved through short circuit.