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Circuit breaker tripping, or non functioning outlet. The neutral and hot can be reversed, or an open ground, and you will have no symptoms. This can only be detected with a circuit tester you plug in to check the wiring.

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How will an electrical circuit behave if there is a short in the circuit?

If it is a properly wired circuit (according to code) in the home, the breaker for that circuit will trip deenergizing the shorted circuit. If it is not properly wired, it could get hot and start a fire and possibly burn down the home.


What is used to measure the intensity of current flow in a circuit or branch in a circuit and is wired in series with the circuit being evaluated?

An ammeter is used to measure the intensity of current flow in a circuit or branch in a circuit. It is wired in series with the circuit being evaluated to accurately measure the current passing through that specific part of the circuit.


What is a circuit that is wired in one direct pathway?

A series circuit is wired in one direct pathway, meaning the components are connected end-to-end like a chain. In a series circuit, the same current flows through each component, so if one component fails, the entire circuit will be disrupted.


What circuit is a microwave?

A dedicated 20 Amp circuit wired with 12/2 wiring an a 20 amp breaker.


Why would turning off a switch trip a GFCI on the same circuit?

Turning off a switch can trip a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) on the same circuit if it disrupts the flow of current and creates an imbalance between the hot and neutral wires. GFCIs monitor the current flowing through these wires, and if they detect a difference, which can happen when the circuit is interrupted, they will trip to prevent electrical shock. Additionally, if the switch is faulty or wired incorrectly, it might cause a ground fault that triggers the GFCI to trip.

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How will an electrical circuit behave if there is a short in the circuit?

If it is a properly wired circuit (according to code) in the home, the breaker for that circuit will trip deenergizing the shorted circuit. If it is not properly wired, it could get hot and start a fire and possibly burn down the home.


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Which is more wired the parallel or series circuit?

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What would be different if only one light bulb were wired in this circuit instead of two?

I you wired a light bulb in to the same circuit you have the possibility of over loading the circuit but other than that it would just be brighter.


How you would wire an electrical circuit?

There are many types of electrical circuits and each one is wired differently. Without knowing the specific circuit that needs to be wired, this question can not be answered.


What is used to measure the intensity of current flow in a circuit or branch in a circuit and is wired in series with the circuit being evaluated?

An ammeter is used to measure the intensity of current flow in a circuit or branch in a circuit. It is wired in series with the circuit being evaluated to accurately measure the current passing through that specific part of the circuit.