Originally Posted by
pilotmike
One never ceases to be amazed at what we can 'learn' on these fora:
Indeed! Like this gem:
Originally Posted by
pilotmike
A 'short circuit' is a zero Ohm load on the battery - water cannot possibly do that!
Take a wire and 'short out' a battery until the wire melts. I think you'd agree this is a 'short circuit' by any reasonable person's definition. The resistance can NOT be zero ohms, otherwise the wire would not heat up. Think about it.