SHORT CIRCUIT AND ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD

Question 1

SHORT CIRCUIT

when does a short circuit arise

Answer 1

when current does not pass through the appliance but through another path

Question 2

SHORT CIRCUIT

How she the current know loose its energy

Answer 2

it looses its energy in the conductors as heat

Question 3

SHORT CIRCUIT

what can short circuits cause in the wiring and what can this result in

Answer 3

its can cause very high currents to flow in the wiring

this can result in very hot wires and can create a high risk of a fire

Question 4

SHORT CIRCUIT

what are short circuits cased by

Answer 4

faulty wiring
broken insulation
circuit overload
defective plugs

Question 5

CIRCUIT OVERLOAD

how are electrical wires designed

Answer 5

they are designed too carry a certain maximum current according to the thickness of the wire

Question 6

CIRCUIT OVERLOAD

what happens if too many appliance are connected to a single plug

Answer 6

the current limit is exceeded resulting I the wires heating up and a risk of a fire