What is a short circuit?

A short  circuit is where two wires that shouldn’t come in contact with each other touches. It’s a problem in electrical circuits that could possibly result in a high current running through the circuit. Short circuits are caused by loose wire connection or frayed wires. When the wires that shouldn’t come in contact do come in contact, it can result in sparks, fires, smoke, and electrocution.

What are parallel and series circuits?

Parallel circuits are a series of paths (2+ paths) where power flows through. The components are connected across from each other then join to complete the circuit. Voltage is the same across each component of the parallel circuit. If something were to happen to one of the paths, the other wouldn’t be effected. Where as in a series circuit, there is only one path that the power flows through. The components are connected and that circuit to have a current flow. If something were to happen to this path, the whole circuit wouldn’t be able to work.

What is Ohm’s Law? 

Omh’s law is a law that states that electric current is proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance. The law is used to show the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance. The formula for Ohm’s law is V=IR (v=voltage, I=current, and r=resistance). To find voltage(v) u multiply the current(I) and resistance(r). To find (l) you divide (v) by (r). To find (r) you divide (v) by (I).

If getting shocked with a circuit with a higher current is dangerous, does that mean that a higher voltage is harmless?

No. It does not mean it is harmless. Getting shocked with a high voltage is very dangerous. That’s why there are warning signs that say “warning high voltage”