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An electric eel. the action exhibit on them at the New York Aquarium is simulated- or faked, it is extremely difficult to get electrical conduction under water without shock hazards, false readings, etc. the (Show Go Round) adaptation with noisy sound effects and flashing tubes is more Showmanship than science. I happen to know this exhibit is faked, the Eels are real and dangerous enough/
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Why does flowing bath water sometimes give you an electric shock?
It could be that a heating element in your water heater, if is electric, is cracked. This would allow electricity to flow through the water and be felt in the stream of water.
Why you should never change a light bulb with wet hands?
We should never change a light bulb with wet hands as electricy is charged through water. It passes more quickly through water and we could get an electric shock.
Ways to get an electric shock?
Goto Bathroom... Fill Bath Plug in toaster - turn on Get in bath Drop toaster in bath...
When you walk across a nylon carpet you become negatively charhed.when you touch a metal handle you get an electric shock. Why?
You just grounded out your charge.
What does isolated links on a light fixture pull chain fixture prevent?
The links are separated by insulating material so there will be no electric shock hazard to a person pulling the chain if the chain happens to contact an energized electric wire.
What are blue whale dolphins enemies?
the electric shock fish
Sea fish that gives you nasty shock?
The electric eel is a type of sea fish that can deliver a powerful electric shock to defend itself or stun prey. Its ability to generate electrical currents comes from specialized cells in its body called electrocytes. The shock of an electric eel can be strong enough to deter predators or even incapacitate small fish.
Why does the electric eel produce electricity?
Electric eels do glow. They also spark. An electric eel can give off quite a shock. The shock can be as high as 600 volts.
Which animal give electric shock when attacked?
Electric cuttlefish, eels, stingrays and Mongolian worm
Is there a fish which is not affected by electric shock?
That would be a clown fish. They live in an ocean plant that sends out electrical shocks to everyone except the fish that live there. And I'm just guessing on this one, but an electric eal, maybe. Because they give off a shock, but don't hurt themselves.
Why did an mp3 give an electric shock when touched?
because of the electric current use to produce sounds music
When a eel stings its prey why does it not shock the whole ocean?
Because Electric Eels are a freshwater fish...
Why neutral wire doesn't give electric shock?
The neutral wire doesn't give an electric shock because it is the same potential as ground. That being said if you come in contact with the "hot" wire and the neutral or ground wire, you become the load and will receive a substantial shock.
Can a radio give you an electric shock?
If your radio plugs into the wall outlet for power, then there are points inside it that would shock you if you were to touch them.
Would an mild electric shock cause nerve damage?
Yes it would cause a nerve damage but it depends on where and how long you give mild electric shock to somebody. i think so?
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.
