An electric circuit has an expected current of 80 amps. An electrician measures the current in the circuit at 120 amps. Which statement provides a possible explanation for this observation?(1 point) Responses The circuit has an extra resistor. The circuit has an extra resistor. There is not enough voltage in the circuit. There is not enough voltage in the circuit. There is not enough electrical energy in the circuit. There is not enough electrical energy in the circuit. A resistor in the circuit is broken.
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The most plausible explanation for measuring a current of 120 amps when the expected current is 80 amps is: A resistor in the circuit is broken.
If a resistor is broken (for example, if it has failed short-circuit), it could lead to an increase in current flow beyond the expected value, as the opposition to current would be reduced. The other options provided do not align well with the scenario of measuring a higher current than expected.
