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It all depends on what else you are touching. You can be grounded by any other part of your body. Engineers working with ESD sensitive devices, will deliberately ground themselves, with a wrist band connected to earth.

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What is difference between floating load and ground load?

In case of grounded load load is grounded and voltage is measured across it. while in case of floating load load is not grounded instead it is connected in feedback circuit.


Can you be a conductor of electricity while wearing rubber boots?

Of course you can. It just can't enter or leave your body through your feet. But you can still conduct plenty of electricity, and hurt yourself badly, if it goes in one hand and out the other, for example, straight through your heart.


Why is an open ground so dangerous?

Current flows from the voltage source to ground. If an appliance is not grounded somehow the hot were to touch the metal case and you touched the case while standing on the ground then the current would try to travel to ground through your body. I once was called to debug a situation in a residence in Florida where the owner got a shock everytime he took a shower. Turns out the main electric panel had never been grounded to earth and thus the whole house was floating above earth ground. Essentially all the metal pmumbing was at about 60 volts above ground. When taking a shower the water stream conducted the current through the owner's body to the metal drain which was earth grounded.


Why are electricians wearing slippers while working?

They're not slippers. They are insulating shoe covers or insulating boots. They stop electricity going down to earth from a live wire if you accidentally touch it. That may stop you getting electrocuted


What is a grounded conductor used for and what color is it required to be by NFPA 70 the national electric code?

A grounding conductor is a means for providing safety for users of electrical devices that may have experienced an internal failure that causes an electrical short to metallic surfaces. In theory, such a short to a GROUNDED surface would quickly result in overcurrent or ground-fault interruption of the circuit, resulting in an dead but safe circuit. NEVER "reset" a GFCI while holding the attached device or without discovering what caused it to trip. Were it not for a grounding conductor, the user could become the "grounding conductor" by accident, causing electrocution. Grounding conductors maybe bare (copper) wires or have green insulation, or green with a yellow stripe (also used for bonding) or other green markings (green screws, green clips, green wire nuts, etc). Grounded appliance plugs were not required in the NEC until the 1960s.

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There are a few reasons for the practice of wearing rubber shoes while working in a hospital. Rubber shoes are very comfortable and are washed easily in case blood is spilled on them.


When you hold a live wire bare foot you get a shock however while wearing plastic or rubber shoes you don't why?

cos plastic and rubber no conduct electric


Why do basketballplayers wear rubber shoes instead of leather shoes?

Rubber soles prevent the player from slipping while playing basketball.


Will wearing rubber shoes save you from lightning?

Maybe, maybe not. Rubber shoes (such as rubber boots) can help prevent electrocution because rubber has a high resistance to the flow of electricity. Electricity needs a path to the ground, so if it can't get through your feet, then you won't be electrocuted. However, it's important to note that while rubber has a very high impedance, this doesn't mean it's invincible to electricity. Lightning carries an extremely high voltage. High-voltage electricity can arc - jump from one place to another. If, for example, you're standing near a grounded object and you're struck by lightning while wearing rubber boots, the lightning could strike you and then arc to the nearby object, thus electrocuting you. If someone has been electrocuted by an electrical outlet and you need to pull them away from the source, you could use rubber boots while standing on a newspaper and then use a wooden pole to push them away from the outlet before attempting rescue and resuscitation. However, if you're outside in a lightning storm, rubber boots or no, it's best to get into a safe structure and get out of the open.


Is it okay to lift weights while wearing running shoes?

Yes, it is generally okay to lift weights while wearing running shoes, but it is recommended to use shoes specifically designed for weightlifting for better stability and support.


What are the features of tap dance?

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What is the name of the fungus that cause to itch while wearing shoes?

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What safety precautions should be taken when operating a Van de Graaff generator?

When operating a Van de Graaff generator, it is important to follow safety precautions such as wearing rubber-soled shoes, avoiding contact with the generator while it is in operation, and ensuring that the generator is properly grounded to prevent electric shocks. Additionally, it is important to keep the generator away from water and flammable materials to prevent accidents.


Are bathing ape shoes basketball shoes?

there are two problems with this question ....... 1: there is an APE in you bath and 2: He is wearing shoes while bathing in your bath,


How to use rubber suit in exercise?

It is healthy to workout while wearing a rubber suit if the proper precautions are taken. This means that you should build up your tolerance by wearing the suit for short periods of time and then gradually extending the time that you are wearing it while you are working out. Additionally, it is important to stay hydrated while wearing a rubber suit because you can easily become dehydrated and overheat.


Why do gymnasts not wear shoes while performing?

Gymnasts could roll their ankles if wearing shoes while competing in gymnastics. Gymnasts could get really hurt. It isn't save.


Do you have to wear cow boy boots while mounting a horse?

no as long as you are wearing the appropreate shoes.