Question

difference between overloading and short circuiting

Answer 1

Short Circuit occurs when neutral wire and live wire touch accidentally providing a very low resistance path for current. ... Overloading of the circuit occurs when large number of appliances are connected in a single socket. This causes a large amount of current to flow and the fuse may blow off.

Answer 2

Overloading occur when too much appliances are connected in a single socket and short circuit occur when live wire touch neutral wire.