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The tag applies to electrical resistance and resistors. DO NOT USE THIS TAG for non-electrical resistance.

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Why does a short circuit occur?

A "short circuit" generically just refers to electricity taking a more optimal path than you may have desired it take. That is, there is an accidental bridge in the circuit such that electricity "flow …
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