Meters and troubleshootingQuestion 304 of 1506

A load is shorted. What will most likely happen in the circuit?

  1. The load runs slower
  2. The voltage across the load rises
  3. The overcurrent devices trip
  4. Nothing; the circuit works normally
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Correct answer: The overcurrent devices trip

A short lets very high current flow, so fuses, breakers or overloads open.

Source: Troubleshooting Motors and Controls (Dickson-Self), 1.2: Electrical Fundamentals

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026