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)

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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.
A resistor in the circuit is broken.

The circuit has an extra resistor.

Answer 1

The statement that provides a possible explanation for the observation is:

A resistor in the circuit is broken.

If a resistor fails (for example, if it opens), it can lead to a higher current in the circuit than expected, as the overall resistance in the circuit decreases, allowing more current to flow according to Ohm's Law (I = V/R). The other options do not adequately explain the increased current measurement.