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What is meant by short circuit?
Short circuiting : If due to defective or damaged wiring, the live and neutral wires come in direct contact, the resistance of the circuit becomes almost zero and an extremely large current flows through the circuit. This is called short circuiting. It results in heating the line wires and may damage the appliance. It may produce spark at the place of short circuit and cause fire. Short circuiting can be prevented by using an electric fuse in live wire.


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