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Explain the term short circuiting. What does a short circuit lead to?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: **Step 1: Definition of Short Circuiting** Short circuiting occurs when a live wire (also known as a phase wire) comes into direct contact with a neutral wire. This can also happen when the gap between the live wire and the neutral wire becomes very small, allowing electricity to flow through an unintended path. **Step 2: Conditions Leading to Short Circuiting** In a short circuit situation, the resistance in the circuit is significantly reduced. This low resistance allows a large amount of current to flow through the circuit. ...
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