Wiring to the probe can prevent the spring from breaking or melting.
The current flows only on Route C. This is possible because the probe body (shaft) consists of a single component on its own.
The current-flow on Route C would not switch onto Route D. The reason for this is that the current-flow cannot be disturbed by any friction of plural components.
In other words, any disturbance of contact resistance would not exist on the path of current-flow so that the current cannot be forced to flow in the spring nor break the spring.
This wiring method is also effective for precise measurements.
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It may happen that the current flows into the spring if the flow of the current was beyond the capacity of the probe in amount.