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)

Question

A resistor in the circuit is broken. A resistor in the circuit is broken. There is not enough electrical energy in the circuit. There is not enough electrical energy in the circuit. There is not enough voltage in the circuit. There is not enough voltage in the circuit. The circuit has an extra resistor.

Answer 1

The correct statement that provides a possible explanation for the observation of a measured current of 120 amps, which is higher than the expected 80 amps, is that the circuit has an extra resistor.

While a broken resistor could lead to variations in current, it typically wouldn't result in an increase; instead, it might cause the current to decrease depending on how the circuit is affected. The other options regarding insufficient electrical energy or voltage are not likely reasons for observing a higher current than expected. An extra resistor could potentially lower resistance and allow more current to flow if it was not accounted for in the original calculations.