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State one disadvantage of having an electrical circuit.

An electric circuit consists of a closed path through which charge carriers flow. Given the wide-spread application of electricity, there are numerous advantages of electrical circuits. However, there are a number of disadvantages as well, most importantly the risks of health hazards. In simple words, if something were to go wrong with the electrical circuit, there are chances of serious injuries (even death) to human beings and other life forms. Electric shocks take place when our body becomes a part of the circuit. For example, this could happen to someone operating an electrical device while in the shower or touching a non-insulated wire. Short circuiting is another issue that may have health implications. It happens when the resistance in the circuit becomes very low and causes excessive heat generation and even fires, thereby destroying the electric source. This can start fires which could be very damaging to property and human beings.


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