Question

Why does a short circuit occur?

A. Current likes to try and break the circuit whenever possible
B. Current always follows the path of least resistance
C. Current always follows the path of most resistance
D. Current randomly flows around the circuit

Answer 1

B. Current always follows the path of least resistance.

Step-by-step explanation:

A short circuit occurs when the current finds a way to bypass the appliance on a path that has little or no resistance. When one path through the circuit has 0 resistance (a short circuit), current follows the path of least resistance only.

Answer 2

Current randomly flows around the circuitt