(4) How does the short Circuit form? What is its effect?
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Answer:
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. With a low resistance in theconnection, a high current will flow, causing the delivery of a large amount of energy in a short period of time.
Answer:
Short Circuit Could be caused by
1.Faulty Circuit Wire Insulation.
2.Old or damaged insulation may allow neutral and hot wires to touch, which can cause a short circuit. ...
3.Loose Wire Connections. ...
4.Faulty Appliance Wiring. ...
5.Circuit Breakers or Fuses. ...
6.Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) ...
7.Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
The effect of short circuit is
When short circuit happens, the current in the system increases to high value while the system current decrease to a low value. The heavy current due to short-circuit causes excessive heating which may result in fire or explosion.