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In a shorted circuit what happens to the temperature of the wires?
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∙ 14y ago
In a shorted circuit, the temperature of the wires increases. This is because the wires are not perfect conductors - they have resistance - so the large fault current that flows generates a voltage across the wires, which then generates power, generating heat.
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What happens if you move a switch and the circuit wires are not all connected?
When a switch is open (wires not connected) it is considered off. When a switch is closed it is considered on. If you move a switch and the wires are not connected the the circuit is open and current cannot run throughout the circuit to power the device.
How many wires does a straight 220V circuit have?
A straight 220V circuit utilizes two wires per circuit.
How do you tell if a wire is shorted out?
If by meaning wire as a circuit, when turning on the circuit the fuse will blow the circuit open, or if the protection is a breaker, the breaker will trip. This is all on the conjecture that there is a return path for the current to flow. This is the main reason for ground wires on all equipment, to provide a return path for the current to flow back to the source.
Why does the breaker kick off when the positive wire touch the negative wire?
In every electrical circuit there has to be a resistive or inductive load that limits the current inrush to that of the devices internal resistance. Without that resistance in the circuit, the current will not be restricted and will go to a very high value instantaneously.In the electrical trade this is known as a short circuit. At this very high current value that are only two ways that the current flow will stop. One is the circuits's overload protection, usually a breaker or fuse, will trip and that will open the circuit. The second is that the wires that have become shorted will generate so much heat that the wires will burn and melt open. Once that happens the current flow will stop.
How do you eliminate scavenging high temperature alarm?
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Why does a 1997 international 4700 truck blows fuses when using left signal?
The wiring in the left turn signal circuit shorted out. Or it can be the socket that the left turn signal light screws into is shorted out. Look for bare wires or corrosion.
What happens if you move a switch and the circuit wires are not all connected?
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How do you correct a short circuit?
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How do you fix electrical problems in a 98 eclipse gst?
The repair of the electrical problem will depend on what the problem is. You will need to check for loose or shorted wires or blown fuses in the circuit giving the problem to start with.
What needs to be done to a 96 Voyager SE 3.3 V6 if the diagnostic code is P0403 EGR solenoid circuit short or open?
Hey John==On the intake close to the EGR there is a solonoid that has wires and vac lines going to it. Make sure the wires are connected and not shorted. GoodluckJoe
How many wires does a straight 220V circuit have?
A straight 220V circuit utilizes two wires per circuit.
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Twenty minutes babysitting those kids really frazzled MY nerves. After the electrical circuit was shorted out, the ends of the wires were frazzled. Too much razzle-dazzle may leave you frazzled.
How do you tell if a wire is shorted out?
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the ignition switch is shorted or wires shorted at the switch. Your clutch safety switch is just doing it's job and completing the circuit when pushed.
