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PART - 3 CH - 12 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current — Science STD 10 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10SciencePART - 3 CH - 12 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current2 Marks
Question
When does an electric short circuit occur?
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Answer

An electric short circuit takes place when the live wire and neutral wire of the electric supply line touch each other directly or indirectly via a conducting wire.
This occurs when the plastic insulation of the wires gets torn or there is a fault in the electrical appliance.

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