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  1. A short circuit is a direct connection 
  2. between two points in an electrical circuit. 
  3. Its relatively low resistance means that a 
  4. large current flows through it, bypassing the 
  5. rest of the circuit, and this may cause the 
  6. circuit to overheat dangerously.
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  8. Subject by: Shaun Jay
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