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If swimming in a large swimming pool and not touching the side or the bottom would you be electrocuted if a large electrical appliance fell into the pool?
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∙ 14y ago
I would assume so seeing as water conducts electricity. That's why at local pools lifeguards tell you to get out of the pool if it even looks like there's about to be a storm.
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Why do get electrocuted if you're wet?
the metal is a conducting metal and when this touches water it becomes the second conductor and so it sends an electrical surge to what ever is touching the water (you!).
Why do birds sitting on a power line not get electrocuted?
Because they are not touching the ground.
Can you name an appliance which are double insulated?
An electrical appliance which is double insulated does not have an earth wire fitted. The appliance is designed in such a way that the electrical parts can never come into contact with the outer casing of the device. Common double insulated appliances are hair dryers, radios and cassette players. A wet double insulated appliance is exceptionally dangerous - water is a good conductor of electricity and will easily reach the live electrical components within the case. Any human user touching the casing will then receive an electric shock. It is important to note that the human conductivity is increased when hands are wet, allowing a greater current to flow through the casualty. For this reason, do not operate a mains radio, hairdryer or double insulated appliance in any wet area - especially a bathroom Do not touch any person who has been electrocuted until you are sure that the electricity supply has been shut off. An electrical appliance which is double insulated does not have an earth wire fitted. The appliance is designed in such a way that the electrical parts can never come into contact with the outer casing of the device. Common double insulated appliances are hair dryers, radios and cassette players. A wet double insulated appliance is exceptionallydangerous - water is a good conductor of electricity and will easily reach the live electrical components within the case. Any human user touching the casing will then receive an electric shock. It is important to note that the human conductivity is increased when hands are wet, allowing a greater current to flow through the casualty. For this reason, do not operate a mains radio, hairdryer or double insulated appliance in any wet area - especially a bathroom Do not touch any person who has been electrocuted until you are sure that the electricity supply has been shut off.
Under what condition will one have a greater possibility of being electrocuted?
If you touch something of high voltage and you are not touching the ground or anything made of metal, you most likely won't be electrocuted.
What will happen if we handle electric equipments with wet hands?
Water is a good conductor of electricity. A person with wet hands touching electrical appliances get a shock.So it is dangerous to touch an electric appliance with wet hands.
How do you get electicuted?
Touching live wiresTouching water with an electrical current running through ithaving wet hands and putting your finger in an electrical socketTouching the wires of a pylonSticking a metal object in an electrical socketBeing struck by a bolt of lightning obviously.Having faulty electrical equipmentYou are electrocuted because the electrical current can pass through whatever body part touched the electric, the current passes through your body frying your nerves. Your body is a conductor meaning it will let electrical currents pass through and that's how you get electrocutedhope this answers your question
If I am Wearing Rubber Shoes And My Left Part Of My Body And Left Hand Are Touching A Counter And Then I Get Electrocuted With My Right Arm What Path Will The Electricity Take Through My Left Side?
Your best plan is to make sure not to get electrocuted because it can be very dangerous.
Why don't birds get electrocuted while sitting on power lines?
There is no path for current to flow from the wires to the ground, through the bird. It is possible that touching two wires could cause current to flow, but the individual wires are usually far apart.
If you stand on rubber and water and electricity mix do you get electrocuted while touching it?
No. There has to be a difference of voltage. You are still alive I see. Are you asking for more volunteers?
Why is water use to generate electricity but give shock when you touch any appliances with wet hand?
Water is a cheap source of generating Electrical Energy, But touching any electrical appliance with a wet hands is very dangerous because water is a very good conductor. so yo may have shock if you touch.
Why do copper wires need to be coated in plastic?
To stop them shorting out with one another when they touch and to prevent people from being electrocuted by touching a bare wire.
Can you get electrocuted from lightning in a steel storm shelter?
no, as long as it completely surrounds you, the steel is grounded, and you are not touching it. In that case, it acts a a faraday cage, protecting you from the strike
