At the time of short-circuit, the current in the circuit :
- A. reduces substantially.
- B. does not change.
- C. increases heavily. ✓
- D. keeps on fluctuating.
Correct Answer: C. increases heavily.
Explanation
During a short circuit, the electrical current bypasses the normal load, dropping the total resistance to almost zero. According to Ohm's law (I = V/R), this causes the current to increase heavily.
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