Question:
At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit
At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit
Updated On: May 23, 2024
- reduces substantially.
- does not change.
- increases heavily.
- vary continuously.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
When two naked wires of an electric circuit touch each other, the amount of current that is flowing in the circuit increases abruptly. This causes short-circuit.
So, the correct option is (C): increases heavily.
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