Question

Suddenly the news spread in the school that the **** had broken out in examination room' All the important papers and office documents were burnt, The reason for this mishap was short circuiting. What is short circuiting and what precautions can be taken to avoid such tragic incidents ?

Answer 1

Short-circuiting takes place if live wire and neutral wire come into direct contact due to damage of insulation of live wire.

Use fuse, the connecting wire should be of good quality, the wire should be properly insulated externally.

Associated Value: The learners will become more educated to handle an emergency situation like electric **** more carefully.