##  [Short Circuit](/short-circuit) 

  ##  [Short Circuit](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/short-circuit-0) 

  

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Definition

An unintended low-resistance electrical connection between two conductors or circuit nodes that permits a current substantially greater than intended by the circuit design, typically producing rapid heating, large transient currents, and operation of overcurrent protective devices.