What Is an Electrical Short?

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An electrical short or a short circuit is a problem which occurs when an accidental path is created in a circuit, generating a connection where one did not exist before. Since electrical current follows the path of least resistance, it would follow this path rather than the one established in the circuit, causing an unusually high flow of current.

Original Article Source Credits:  Wisegeek, https://www.wisegeek.com/

Article Written By: Mary McMahon

Original Article Posted on: 6th November 2020

Link to Original Article: https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-electrical-short.htm

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