Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:
Which of the following is true for current at the time of short circuit in an electrical circuit?
Options:
remains constant
becomes negligible
increases heavily
varies continuously
Correct Answer:
increases heavily
Explanation:
During short circuit, current flows through the neutral wire as well and encounters almost no resistance. Thus, there is a heavy flow of electric current through the circuit.