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When does an electric short circuit occur? - Science

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When does an electric short circuit occur?

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Direct contact between the live and neutral wires can result in an electric short circuit. This happens when,

  1. the insulation of wires is damaged or
  2. there is a fault in the electric appliance.
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Chapter 2: Magnetic Effects of Electric Current - Exercise 5 [Page 114]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Exercise 5 | Q 9 | Page 114
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