Question

Distinguish between the terms ‘overloading’ and ‘short-circuiting’ as used in domestic circuits.

Answer 1

Overloading	Short-circuiting
When more than two electrical appliances with high power ratings are switched on at the same time, the amount of current drawn by these appliances is large; this is known as overloading.	When the live wire comes into contact with the neutral wire, it is known as a short circuit.