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Short Circuits

A short circuit occures when part of a circuit comes in contact with another part of the same circuit. This will divert a the flow of current from its intended path.
Volt Meter Turn on voltmeter
To complete this exercise, reference the "Short Circuit" job sheet. Select the "letter" next to the component for a part name and enter it on the job sheet, then enter the voltage that each component should show when it is turned on and off. When this is completed, ask Pete for the instructions to view the answers to the "Swtich On/Off" section of the job sheet.

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