Will connecting the positive and negative terminals of a battery cause burnout?
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Connecting the positive and negative terminals of a battery will not cause burnout, as no circuit is formed when the terminals are connected, preventing battery discharge. There are two scenarios that can lead to wire burnout: 1. The current exceeds the safe current-carrying capacity of the wire; 2. Loose connections between the wire and the battery terminals create excessive contact resistance, causing heat generation and wire burnout when current flows through. Car batteries, also known as storage batteries, are a type of battery that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. Batteries are categorized into conventional batteries, dry-charged batteries, and maintenance-free batteries. The term 'battery' commonly refers to lead-acid batteries.