What is meant by overloading of an electrical circuit? Explain two possible causes due to which overloading may occur in a household circuit. Explain one precaution that should be taken to avoid the overloading of a domestic electric circuit.

(N/A) Overloading occurs when the current in an electrical circuit increases abruptly beyond the rated capacity of the wires or the circuit.
Two possible causes for overloading in a household circuit are:
$(i)$ Accidental hike in the supply voltage: $A$ sudden increase in the voltage provided by the power supply can lead to excessive current flow.
$(ii)$ Connecting too many appliances to a single socket: Using a power strip or multiple adapters to connect several high-power devices to one socket draws more current than the circuit is designed to handle.
One precaution to avoid overloading is:
Do not connect too many high-power electrical appliances to a single socket or a single circuit simultaneously.