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A worker was electrocuted when he drilled through a wall and the drill bit contacted an electrical wire inside the wall by cutting through its insulation The ground pin of the electric plug for the?
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drill was broken off.
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How does double insulation protect users from electric shock?
Double insulation is a safety feature in electrical appliances where an extra layer of insulation is provided between the conductive parts and the exterior surface. This prevents direct contact between the user and any conductive parts that may become live due to a fault. If a fault occurs and the live parts touch the conductive parts, the double insulation ensures that the user is protected from electric shock by preventing the flow of electricity to the exterior surface of the appliance.
Can you get electrocuted or shocked by a ripped wire in your house?
Yes. Flooding inside the home can also be dangerous if the water reaches electric components or the electric box. People have been electrocuted when walking into flooded areas of their home where the water level reaches electric outlets. It is also dangerous to switch off the electricity with wet hands or while standing in water. +
Why electric wires are covered with insulator?
If electric wires weren't covered with insulation, there would be short circuits.
What happens if your hands are wet when you touch a charged object?
If your hands are wet when you touch a charged object, you will get an electric shock or electrocuted.
What is the role of the myelin in a neuron?
A neuron is analogous to an electric wire. If you look at an electric wire going from a lamp to a wall plug, you do not see the actual wire. Instead, you see the insulation. If you would scrape off the insulation, you would see two wires. If those two wires touched you would hear a loud pop. Then a circuit breaker would throw. The wire would be just as good as it was before you removed the insulation. The wire carried the electricity. The insulation protected the wire and let it do its job. Without the insulation, the bulb would not work. The Myelin sheath protects the nerve from outside forces. It lets it carry its signal free from outside influence. It is a piece of insulation.
How do you prevent electric shock?
using high quality insulation for all electrical and electrical equipment.
Whats the difference between electric shock and electrocuted?
Electric shock is to electrocuted as burned is to cremated. Electric shock is the same as electrocuted, except that electrocuted has actually induced death; to kill by electric shock.
What has the author Nazar Hussain Malik written?
Nazar Hussain Malik has written: 'Electrical insulation in power systems' -- subject(s): Protection, Dielectrics, Electric insulators and insulation, Electric power systems
What is electrical stress?
Electrical stress is nothing but the stree imposed by electricity at any point.. due to insulation breakdown or induction or atmospheric conditions. Usually its caused on the live conductor due to other conductor or insulation. Have u ever heard hissing noice from a electric pole. Its a kind of electric stree
What do you use for insulation?
Insulator may refer to:Insulator (electrical), a substance that resists the flow of electric currentInsulator (genetics), an element in the genetic codeThermal insulation, a material used to resist the flow of heatBuilding insulation, a material used in building construction to prevent heat lossA Mott insulator, a type of electrical insulator
Why can't you use water to put out electrical fire?
Water is a conductor of electricity, using water on an electric fire may result in electric shock, so the person putting on the water might be electrocuted as would any bystanders.
Why is it dangerous if electric cables are not properly covered?
There is a chance you can get electrocuted.
What does it mean when you get electric shocks in the bottom of your feet?
it means you electrocuted it
Why are electric cables covered with rubber?
It is to prevent people from being electrocuted.
What does insulators mean in electricity?
Insulation covers the copper wires that carry electricity to prevent shorting or electrocution. Without insulation, the bare wires could cause an electrical fire, or an electric shock, possibly resulting in death.
Can water be used on electrical fires?
No, water as a medium contains hydrogen and oxygen elements, both which transmits electricity, hence making with water while extinguishing type C fires, one could be electrocuted.
Can an electric guitar electricute you if you have braces?
Nope, not a chance in the world that would happen. The voltages in the guitar itself are far to low to be felt and the electrical part is all inside the body so there is more chance you get hit by lightning than get electrocuted while playing the electric guitar.
