A technician is capturing a current waveform for a load component on the positive side of a circuit. The current waveform shows higher-than-normal current flow. Which statement is true?
A) The windings within the component being tested may be shorted.
B) The waveform should be captured on the negative side of the circuit due to increased current flow on the positive side of the circuit.
C) A loose connection or other high resistance may exist within the controlling circuit.
D) An open may exist within the load component.

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Shorted windings within a component can cause higher-than-normal current flow because the short reduces the resistance within the circuit, allowing more current to flow through the component.

A Technician Is Capturing a Current Waveform for a Load