What is the difference between overload and short circuit?

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Chetan Shidling Staff asked 4 years ago

I need short information.

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Chetan Shidling Staff answered 4 years ago

Overload means the current value will be a little greater than the rated value. Suppose the rated current value is 10 amps and the overload value will be around 12 to 15 amps. When a short circuit occurs the current value will be 10 times greater than the rated current.