Most of the electric current will pass through the path through the body which offers the least resistance, NOT the 'quickest' path, as speed doesn't come into it.
You can be shocked because that the wire is passing electricity and that its moving around. Your body has electricity in them and when touched the electricity are moved and you get shocked
earth wire is used to give us protection against electricity if shocked.
First off you should not be touching any high voltage source whether you are grounded or not. A pole isn't typically dangerous, it is the wires on the pole. A path to ground is required for a current to flow. Technicians working on high voltage power line often touch the lines and ensure they are not grounded when doing so, by using special procedures. That is why birds can sit on bare power lines without getting shocked.
No.
you could get shocked
To prevent getting shocked by static electricity, you can try wearing natural fiber clothing, using a humidifier in your home, and touching a metal object before touching something that could cause a shock.
To prevent getting shocked from static electricity, you can try wearing natural fiber clothing, using a humidifier in your home, and touching a metal object before touching something that could cause a shock.
No. You could be standing on a metal ladder and get shocked.
To prevent getting shocked from static electricity, you can reduce the buildup of static by using a humidifier, wearing natural fibers, and grounding yourself by touching a metal object before touching electronics or other sensitive equipment.
actually yes!... you can... although it will be consider a weird thing to do. Constantly be touching wood. Never, if you don't want to be shocked, touch metal without touching wood first. There are other ways to stop getting shocked by static electricity. One way is to put lotion on exposed skin areas. See the Related Link for more ideas.
When you touch certain objects, you may get shocked because of the buildup of static electricity on the surface of the object. This static electricity can transfer to your body when you touch the object, resulting in a small electric shock.
You are getting shocked when you touch things because of a buildup of static electricity on your body or the objects you are touching. This can happen more frequently in dry conditions or when wearing certain materials that promote static electricity.
You only get an electric shock if you are touching both the ground and the electric wire, (or close enough to both for the electricity to arc) Birds sat on electricity cables are not close enough to the ground for the electricity to arc, therefore they do not get shocked.
You can be shocked because that the wire is passing electricity and that its moving around. Your body has electricity in them and when touched the electricity are moved and you get shocked
To prevent getting shocked by static electricity, you can try grounding yourself by touching a metal object before touching something that could cause a shock. You can also wear clothing made of natural fibers, use a humidifier in dry environments, and avoid shuffling your feet on carpet.
Birds can sit on powerlines without being shocked because, in order to be shocked, your body needs to be touching both the powerline and the ground at the same time, so that there is a path for current to flow.If birds sit on a powerline, they aren't touching the ground. This means that they will not be shocked.Another explanationTo be electrocuted you not only need a point at which the electricity enters your body but also a point at which the electricity exits your body. Because the birds are only touching one wire there is no place for the electricity to exit, and this prevents them from getting electrocuted.
To prevent getting shocked by static electricity when opening a door, you can touch a metal object like a doorknob or key before touching the door handle. This will help discharge any built-up static electricity on your body.