alleryWhy can a short circuit cause a fire?
AHigh fault current overheats circuit parts
BA tiny current cools the wires
CCharge stops moving through the circuit
DWire resistance becomes extremely high
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. High fault current overheats circuit parts
A short circuit can create a large fault current that rapidly heats circuit parts.
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