All of the Following Are True Concerning Electrical Shorts, EXCEPT

question 18

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true concerning electrical shorts, EXCEPT:

• A) A short can add a parallel leg to the circuit, which lowers the entire circuit's resistance.
• B)  A short can result in a blown fuse.
• C) A short decreases amperage in the circuit.
• D) A short bypasses the circuit's intended path.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual price they receive.

Below Equilibrium Price

A situation where the price of a good or service is set lower than the market equilibrium, often leading to a shortage.

Market Failure

A situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often due to externalities, monopolies, or information asymmetries.