How is a circuit overloaded?
(N/A) circuit becomes overloaded when too many electrical appliances are connected to a single socket or circuit simultaneously. This causes the total current flowing through the circuit to exceed its rated capacity,leading to excessive heating of the wires and potential fire hazards.
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