12. A short circuit describes the condition where there's contact between the A. hot wire and the neutral wire. B. grounded conductor and the grounding wire. C. hot wire and the grounding wire. D. neutral wire and the grounded conductor.

12. A short circuit describes the condition where there's contact between the A. hot wire and the neutral wire. B. grounded conductor and the grounding wire. C. hot wire and the grounding wire. D. neutral wire and the grounded conductor.

EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL

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Chapter20: Special-purpose Outlets For Ranges, Counter-mounted Cooking Unit , And Wall-mounted Oven

Section20.2: Wall-mounted Oven Circuit And Free-standing Range

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12. A short circuit describes the condition where there's contact between the
A. hot wire and the neutral wire.
B. grounded conductor and the grounding wire.
C. hot wire and the grounding wire.
D. neutral wire and the grounded conductor.

I'm not sure if it's the letter A or C, could you help me with the correct answer.

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