2007-02-06 08:37:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
The general implication of the term 'short circuit' means what it says - a short(er) circuit than that which would be normal .... in some circumstances it could be to cut through and take a shorter route to the outcome (ie to 'short circuit' the system - not necessarily talking about electricity, could be a metaphorical use), or in others it could mean to 'cut' the circuit (shorten) and thereby cut/remove the level of control over the power flow .....often resulting in blowing a fuse or blowing the system because the power flow is too much for the system to handle....
2007-02-10 05:43:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of a circuit has no resistance where in should have. E.G a piece of conductive material (metal/water) falls on a pcb, this will short out the circuit. ie short circuit.
2007-02-06 08:51:29 · answer #2 · answered by Camaro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Broken connection or pathway due to two wires touching and burning out. Or a high voltage line that earths and destroys the transformer
2007-02-06 08:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋