Is R1 in parallel with the short?Frankenstein19 said:
Yes...? If there's a resistor in between does that make them stop being in parallel?phinds said:
I suggest that you go back and study over and over the fundamentals of series and parallel. You HAVE to get that totally straight before trying ANY circuit problems and you have some confusion.Frankenstein19 said:
Yes. If you can't follow a closed path passing through the two components that does not have to pass through any other component along the way, then they are not parallel-connected. Put another way, if two components are parallel-connected, then you can draw a closed path that passes only through that pair of components.Frankenstein19 said:
A short circuit occurs when two points in an electrical circuit that are not meant to be connected come into contact, resulting in a sudden decrease in resistance and a large flow of current.
Resistance is a measure of how difficult it is for electricity to flow through a material. In a short circuit, the resistance drops to almost zero, allowing a large amount of current to flow through the circuit.
Yes, short circuits can be very dangerous. The sudden surge of current can overload wires, cause fires, and damage electrical devices. It can also pose a risk of electrocution to anyone who comes into contact with the circuit.
There are several steps you can take to prevent short circuits. These include using properly rated and insulated wires, avoiding overloading circuits, and regularly checking for damaged or frayed wires. It is also important to have a circuit breaker or fuse to protect against excessive current flow.
In a perfect short circuit, the resistance would be 0. However, in practical terms, there is always some amount of resistance present, even in a short circuit. This is due to the resistance of the wire itself and the imperfections in the connection between the two points.
