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Shunt (electrical)
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<p>A shunt is a device that is designed to provide a low-resistance path for an electrical current in a <a href="/facts/Electrical_network/zt94kTW0">circuit</a>. It is typically used to divert current away from a system or <a href="/facts/Electronic_component/F3NBVv4Q">component</a> in order to prevent <a href="/facts/Overcurrent/Sx9FXrUI">overcurrent</a>. Electrical shunts are commonly used in a variety of applications including power distribution systems, electrical measurement systems, automotive and marine applications. </p>