Question

What is the difference between overloading and short-circuiting?

Answer 1

Short circuit occurs when there is no resistance, so it will produce high current.


Overload occurs when any device draws excess of current from the supply source so the source gets damaged or burnt eventually.

Answer 2

Answer:

It will be the sum of the currents drawn by the devices and can be greater than what is safe , This condition is called an overload .

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