Technician A states that a short circuit to ground in a circuit decreases resistance. Technician B states that a short circuit increases current flow. Who is correct?
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both Technicians A and B
D. Neither Technician A nor B
Answer: C. Both Technicians A and B
Explanation: Both technicians are correct. There's little or no resistance with a short to ground. It's also true that the current flow increases when resistance decreases.
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