State the consequences that can lead to a short circuit. One of the m

1.	State the consequences that can lead to a short circuit. One of the major cause of fire in office building is short circuiting. List three factors which may lead to the short circuit.
Answer» It occurs as a consequence of failure of electrical insulation’s due to which live wire comes in direct contact with neutral or earth wire. presence of external conducting material such as water which is introduced accidentally into the circuit. electrical appliances are forced to operate when its moving parts are jammed. connection of current carrying parts of electrical equipment’s comes in contact to one another due to human or natural cause and use of less rating wires. When this happens, there is an excessive electric current which can damage the circuit and may also cause electrical fires.

State the consequences that can lead to a short circuit. One of the major cause of fire in office building is short circuiting. List three factors which may lead to the short circuit.

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It occurs as a consequence of

failure of electrical insulation’s due to which live wire comes in direct contact with neutral or earth wire.
presence of external conducting material such as water which is introduced accidentally into the circuit.
electrical appliances are forced to operate when its moving parts are jammed.
connection of current carrying parts of electrical equipment’s comes in contact to one another due to human or natural cause and
use of less rating wires. When this happens, there is an excessive electric current which can damage the circuit and may also cause electrical fires.