Technician A says an open is any disruption in the circuit and may be a break in the wire, a switch or disconnected light. Technician B says a short occurs when there is an unwanted path for current to flow. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct in stating that an open is any disruption in the circuit which may be caused by a break in the wire, a switch, or a disconnected light. Technician B is correct in saying that a short occurs when there is an unwanted path for current to flow. Therefore, both technicians are correct, and the best answer is C - Both A and B.

Technician a Says an Open Is Any Disruption in the Circuit