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Short Circuit

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Though not commonly searched for, this is a vivid demonstration of how a fuse can be blown, or rather, how resistance works in an electric circuit. You will basically set up a circuit with no lights or bells or motors, allowing the wire to get hotter and hotter until it pops! That's all, folks!

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Pros
  • Clear demonstration of the results of resistance in a circuit
Cons
  • None