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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 electrical energy in the circuit.
There is not enough electrical energy in the circuit.
A resistor in the circuit is broken.
A resistor in the circuit is broken.
There is not enough voltage in the circuit.
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A resistor in the circuit is broken.
If a resistor has failed shorted or been bypassed, the total circuit resistance would be lower, producing a larger current (120 A) for the same voltage. The other options (extra resistor, not enough energy, not enough voltage) would reduce current, not increase it.
If a resistor has failed shorted or been bypassed, the total circuit resistance would be lower, producing a larger current (120 A) for the same voltage. The other options (extra resistor, not enough energy, not enough voltage) would reduce current, not increase it.
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