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If the wire is carrying an electrical current, and if the current has enough voltage, the current can leave the wire and pass through your body. This is painful, and can causes burns or death.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 10y agoIf your body is not grounded to create a path back to the distribution panel, nothing will happen. If your body is grounded then you will receive an electrical shock.
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∙ 13y agoNothing if your body is not grounded, if your body is grounded you will receive an electrical shock.
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∙ 12y agoyou will be electricuted
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Can a cut electrical wire cause a fire?
If the exposed wire grounds out and a great amount of heat is produced then yes a fire could start under this condition. Remember overhead transmission wires are exposed wires but are well insulated from ground so as not to have the above scenario happen.
Can you replace electrical tape with duct tape to cover an exposed wire?
NO it is dangerous.
In an IEC-320 plug which wire carries electrical voltage?
the hot wire carries the electrical voltage
Is the white wire safe to touch?
Never assume that any electric wire, no matter what color it has, is safe to touch.
A jumper wire should be used to bridge the electrical ground across?
A jumper wire should use to bridge electrical ground across?
What happens if neutral and hot touch each other?
If a "hot" wire contacts the "neutral" or ground wire, electrical current flows to the ground.
What happens when you spill water in an electricalsocket?
Dont touch the water!!! Water is a conductor so the water would basicly act like an exposed wire. You will be shocked!
Can a cut electrical wire cause a fire?
If the exposed wire grounds out and a great amount of heat is produced then yes a fire could start under this condition. Remember overhead transmission wires are exposed wires but are well insulated from ground so as not to have the above scenario happen.
Can you replace electrical tape with duct tape to cover an exposed wire?
NO it is dangerous.
Why do electrical tools have insulating handles?
because if you touch a wire you might get electrocuted
What is the best way to insulate an exposed wire?
The best way to insulate an exposed wire is to use electrical tape or heat-shrink tubing. Ensure that the wire is clean and dry before applying the insulation to prevent any short circuits. Additionally, you can use liquid electrical tape for a more permanent and waterproof solution.
When a wire is smaller the resistance increases What happens to the electrical current?
increase
What happens if earth and live wires touch each other?
Electricity seeks the fastest path to the ground. If a live wire happens to touch the ground most often the line will "ground out" and cause the electricity to flow into the ground. This can cause breaks and circuits to break and cause other electrical malfunctions.
Do you join brown electrical wire to red electrical wire and blue electrical wire to black electrical wire?
yes
What happens when electric current is passed through Cu wire?
as a cu wire is a conductor, electrical current does go through it, but some of the electrical energy gets converted into heat energy, and that is why the wire aslo heats up a bit.
What are some simple electrical conductors?
Water, Wood, Metal, Copper wire, make sure if these have electricity running through them, do not touch!
What do you call an electrical wire that is not insulated or covered?
The electrical terminology of a wire with no insulation on it is a bare wire.
