Question

distinguish between the terms overloading and short circuit

Answer 1

Overloading is the Situation when.. There is an more than enough load on Your Appliances.. Due to. Extra voltage

Short circuit is the term in which there is a sparking or lightning in Switch board.. In short circuit.. Your home Fuse or Mcb goes to Down.. Automatically
It is also called a bodyguard of damage due to overloading

Answer 2

Short circuit occurs when neutral wire and live wire touch accidentally providing a very low resistance path for current whereas Over loading of the circuit occurs when large number of appliances are connected in a single socket.