USCG USCG Electrical
Set 1 • Question #21 of 142
Launch Interactive Practice Room An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of current is known as a/an __________.
A
open circuit
B
short circuit
✓ Correct Answer
C
polarized ground
D
ground reference point
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Marine Electrical Systems (IEEE 45 and 46 CFR), regarding 'An accidental path of low resistance, allowing passage of abnormal amount of current is known as a/an', the compliant technical standard is: 'short circuit'.
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