DC circuitsQuestion 410 of 1506

One load in a series circuit develops a short. What happens to the current through the other loads?

It increases
It stays the same
It drops to zero
It decreases slightly

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Correct answer: It increases

The shorted load removes resistance, so total resistance falls and current rises.

Source: Electrical Fundamentals Competency (Industry Training Authority of BC), 7.1: Series Circuits

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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