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Since a short circuit is, essentially, a zero impedance connection between nodes, the current in a short circuit is limited only by the ability of the source.

In the case of an ideal voltage source connected to an ideal short circuit, you would have infinite amperes.

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In the electrical circuit the higher the voltage the lower the?

Amps Ohm's law states the current is directly proportional to the applied emf (voltage) and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit.


What will increase the voltage in a circuit?

There is a way to use capacitors to increase the voltage in an ac circuit. It increases it by about 50 %. It was used to increase the voltage going to motors. It is seldom used now that it is much easier to run a higher voltage line into a place of business. It does not work for Direct Current.


An increase in resistance in a circuit will cause?

In a simple circuit, lowering the voltage will not cause the resistance to do anything. Lowering the voltage will, however, cause the current to also lower.This ignores temperature coefficient. If there is substantial power involved, a typical bulb, for instance, will grow cooler and its resistance will decrease when you lower the voltage, but that is usually a small effect.


What benefit is there for getting higher open circuit voltage?

There is no particular benefit for having a higher open-circuit (or 'no-load') voltage. In fact, an ideal voltage source would have no internal resistance and, therefore, its open-circuit voltage would be identical to its closed-circuit voltage.


Could over-current be caused by low voltage?

No, not directly. The supply voltage has to rise or the resistance has to fall to get over-current. If there was a secondary control voltage that was part of a voltage control circuit for a higher voltage, it is conceivable that a voltage drop in control circuit could cause an over-voltage in the supply. Motors are constant power devices, so this could be true for a motor. If you have a 1hp motor (loaded at 1hp), it will want to draw 1hp of power no matter the supply voltage. If the voltage dips, the motor will require more current to keep it spinning at it's normal speed.

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Does higher voltage result in higher current flow?

Yes, higher voltage typically results in higher current flow in a circuit, according to Ohm's Law.


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High voltage will trip a circuit breaker?

A higher voltage means that a higher current will flow in the same load. It is the current that causes the breaker to trip.


When does the electric current flow?

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How does a series circuit increase voltage?

In a series circuit, the voltage increases as the electrical current flows through each component in the circuit. This is because the voltage across each component adds up, resulting in a higher total voltage at the end of the circuit.


What is the higher voltage at the electrode before the arc is struck called what is it's advantages to welding?

Open circuit voltage is the voltage at the electrode before striking an arc (with no current being drawn). The higher the open circuit voltage, the easier it is to strike an arc because of the initial higher voltage pressure.


What makes an electric cuchi?

An electric current relies on several things. First, there must be a continuous connection of conductors. Then there must be a voltage or a potential difference between two parts of a circuit. It is the voltage that causes electrons to move, so generating an electric current. The amount of current depends on both the voltage and the resistance of the circuit. The higher the voltage, the greater the current. The higher the resistance, the lower the current will be.


What does voltage cause?

Voltage causes the flow of electric current in a circuit. It is the driving force that pushes electrons through a conductor, allowing electrical devices to operate. The higher the voltage, the more current will flow through the circuit.


In the electrical circuit the higher the voltage the lower the?

Amps Ohm's law states the current is directly proportional to the applied emf (voltage) and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit.


Why are the readings on a ammeter always different?

The readings on an ammeter indicate the current being drawn by a load in a circuit. This load is basically a resistance to current flow. The higher the resistance, the lower the current. The supply voltage has a direct effect on current flow. The higher the voltage applied, the higher the current will be. So the readings will vary on the ammeter according to fluctuations in load and or resistance of the circuit and the applied voltage.


What will increase the voltage in a circuit?

There is a way to use capacitors to increase the voltage in an ac circuit. It increases it by about 50 %. It was used to increase the voltage going to motors. It is seldom used now that it is much easier to run a higher voltage line into a place of business. It does not work for Direct Current.