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When does an electric short circuit occur?
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- When the insulation of wires in a circuit is damaged or a faulty appliance is used, there is a risk of the live wire and the neutral wire coming in direct contact. This can result in a sudden surge of current in the circuit, leading to a short circuit.
- When too many appliances are connected to a single socket the current flowing through the circuit increases and short circuit may occur.
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