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An electrical shock may cause burns, or it may leave no visible mark on the skin. In either case, an electrical current passing through the body can cause internal damage, cardiac arrest or other injury. Under certain circumstances, even a small amount of electricity can be fatal.
Rosel Lamoste
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∙ 7y agoA sudden, sometimes painful, physical reaction consisting of nerve stimulation and muscle contraction, caused by electric current flowing through the body.
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Will an electric shock cause a nosebleed?
I just gave myself an electric shock while TIG welding, and got a nosebleed, so it would appear the answer is yes.
Why do you not use metal ladders while working on electric circuits?
shock risk
What is an electric fence energiser used for?
An electric fence energizer is used to protect live stock from escaping their pens/fields on a farm or ranch. This device delivers a small shock to the animal to make them back away from the fence. This shock is not enough to hurt them.
Does electric shock occur in space?
An electric shock could occur in space. One thing to keep in mind about electrical shocks is that if the body provides a return path for current to flow then an electrical shock will occur. It does not matter if it is in space or on earth, touching a potential across the output supply on a high voltage system is going to short circuit the supply through you.
Can electric shock cause sezuires?
Anything that can interfere with the proper function of the brain can cause seizures and certainly electricity can interfere with the brain. But it seems to me that the brain would have to be involved in the electric shock and in most cases it is not. Sometimes someone will get their head into hot wires, but hard hats are non-conductive and protect you from this.
What are electric eels adaptations?
The electric eel's adaptations is #1, the electric shock.
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.
Whether muscles get paralyzed on electric shock?
Muscles do not get paralyzed on electric shock from the AED.
Will you get an electic shock if you wee on an electric fence?
The electric shock will probably bang you right in the kitty
Why do electric guitars shock you if your barefoot?
They shouldn't if you get an electric shock while playing there is a fault with your equipment.
How do you spell eltric shock?
It is spelled 'Electric Shock'.
How is a person protected from an electric shock when the heater is switched on?
we can protected from an electric shock by wearing rubber sleepers.
What is the difference between electrocution and electric shock?
Electrocution is death by electricity and an electric shock in non-fatal.
Why feeling tingly after electric shock?
You feel the tingly sensation after an electric shock because of the shocked heart.
What causes Electric shock injuries?
Electric shock injuries are caused by lightning or electric current from a mechanical source passing through the body
How long will the tingling last from electric shock?
It depends upon the severity of the electric shock, among other things.
What is the effect if there is a sudden flow of electric current?
electric shock
