What is the difference between an open circuit and a short circuit?

What will be an ideal response?


An open circuit is when there is a break in the path for electrical flow, an incomplete loop.

A short circuit is when the electrical path has been shortened. A short can happen when wires accidentally touch each other or grounded metal.

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