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Why does a short circuit damage electric wiring and devices connected to it ?

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1. We observed that the current prefers a path of least resistance in the circuit.
2. Therefore we observe a high current in the circuit when it is short circuited.
3. This high current damage the electrical appliance conneted to it.
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