KnowraShort circuitLinked fromLinked fromThe 14 pages that link to Short circuit, each with the reason it gives.All 14Broader topic 3Related 9Compared with 2Electric circuitBroader topic: A short circuit is a hazardous failure caused by an unintended conducting path.Power system protectionBroader topic: Short circuits produce large currents that commonly trigger protective devices.Electrical faultBroader topic: A fault current surges when current bypasses its intended load through this path.