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yes short circuit is easiest path for current to flow because it has low resistence.

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Short circuits are dangerous because?

electricity always "wants" to take the easiest route, this is the route with the least resistance, this is why an insulator does not conduct electricity, it takes to much force for the electricity to travel through. a short circuit is when the easiest route is the wrong route i.e. the body of a lamp rather than the wiring of the lamp. the danger of a short circuit is dependent on the voltage and current of the electricity.


What is the purposes of eletricity?

In short, it completes the circuit, and facilitates the flow of electricity through the circuit.


What is used to prevent the flow of electricity?

A switch. Insulation keeps the electricity from a short circuit.


When electricity takes the easy path what type of circuit is involved?

Electricity takes the path of least resistance. When the electricity travels outside of the circuit, rather than through it, it is called a short circuit.


How can a tone generator be used to locate a short circuit?

Yes you can use both. They are also acutally the easiest way to find a short in an automotive circuit.


What trips a circuit breaker and causes it to shut off the flow of electricity?

A circuit breaker trips and shuts off the flow of electricity when there is an overload of current or a short circuit in the electrical circuit.


What happens when water and electricity go together?

short circuit


Why did the electricity trip in the middle of the night?

The electricity tripped in the middle of the night likely due to an overload in the electrical circuit, a short circuit, or a problem with the power supply.


What is the difference in an open circuit and a short circuit?

an open circuit is a circuit that does not complete the circle. an open circuit does not do the job as the electricity stands still a short circuit is a circuit that wires have crossed and the electricity takes the shortest path. and does not complete all of the points on the circuit


Occurs when electricity takes a new path that is shorter than normal?

When electricity takes a new path that is shorter than normal or in the electrical trade it is know as, current taking the path of least resistance, it is known as a short circuit.


How does a short circuit breaker work to prevent electrical fires and protect the circuit from damage?

A short circuit breaker works by detecting abnormal levels of electrical current in a circuit. When it senses a short circuit or overload, it quickly interrupts the flow of electricity to prevent overheating and potential fires. This helps protect the circuit and connected devices from damage.


What is the purpose of a circuit breaker in an electrical system, and how does it help to protect the circuit from overloads and short circuits?

A circuit breaker is a safety device that automatically cuts off the flow of electricity in a circuit when it detects an overload or a short circuit. This helps to protect the circuit and prevent damage to electrical devices or fires.