Short circuit

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....l Encyclopedia of Science and Technology 6th Edition, volume 16, p 387., the relevant features of short circuit are stated as under: - "An abnormal condition (including an arc) of relatively low impedance, whether made accidentally or intentionally, between two points of different potential in an electric network or system. SEE CIRCUIT (ELECTRICITY); ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE. Common usage of the t....