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When does an electric short circuit occur?
When does an electric short circuit occur?
When does an electric short circuit occur?

Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
Dear Student

Electric short circuit occurs if the insulation of the wires used in circuit is damaged, due to which live wire and neutral wire comes in direct contact.This results in increase of current in the circuit.

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