electrical fault
Circuit gone wrong
An electrical fault is an abnormal condition in an electrical circuit where current flows along an unintended path—typically through damaged insulation, failed components, or accidental contact between conductors.
Faults can cause equipment damage, fires, or electrocution.
Circuit breakers and fuses exist to detect faults and interrupt current flow before serious harm occurs: The electrical fault tripped the breaker.
- short circuitAccidental low-resistance path
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- overloadBurden beyond capacity
- blackoutComplete power loss
- power outageLoss of electrical supply
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State of proper function
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