At the time of a short circuit, the current in the circuit

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Reduces substantially

Does not change

Increases heavily

Varies continuously

answer is C.

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At the time of a short circuit, the current in the circuit increases heavily.
A short circuit occurs when the current in the circuit increases rapidly, and the electric connection draws an immense amount of current from the supply. Usually, it happens when the insulation of a wire is damaged, due to which live wire and a neutral wire come in contact. Thus, at the time of a short circuit, the current in the circuit increases heavily as the resistance becomes almost zero.

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