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Measurements and research from various sources tell us that
-1mA is the sensibility threshold.
-5mA to 10mA hurts.
-40mA causes heart disturbance.
-60mA to 100mA is lethal.
These are reactions of a healthy human body. Much lower currents could be lethal for persons with heart malfunctions, pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices.
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The resistance of human skin is highly variable depending on several different variables, but the two main variables are whether the skin is clean or dirty. Clean skin often has a resistance of about 500 ohms. Dirty skin can have electrical resistances of up to several million ohms.
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What part of the human body has the highest resistance to electrical current?
The Skin
What is human body resistance to electricity if skin is wet?
When the skin is wet, the electrical resistance of the human body decreases significantly, making it easier for electricity to flow through the body. This can increase the risk of electric shock and serious injury or even death. Wet skin provides a more conductive path for electricity to travel, bypassing the body's natural resistance mechanisms.
Which parts of a human body have highest resistance?
The skin has the highest resistance in the human body, followed by bones and cartilage. This resistance helps protect the internal organs and structures from damage caused by external factors like friction, impact, and infection.
Does the outer skin of a human body has higher resistance than the inside of the human body?
no because the outer skin is dead and the inner skin is still alive and young. that is why when you scratch your skin, it turns white.
What happens when skin resistance is high?
High skin resistance can produce severe skin burns but prevent the current from entering the body
Has the greater electrical resistance wet skin or dry skin?
If the skin is dry it will offer more resistance. The resistance of the human body ranges from about 100 ohms if the body is soaked with salt water to about 5000,000 ohms if the skin is very dry. If we touch the two electrodes of a battery with dry fingers, completing the circuit from one hand to the other, we can expect to offer a resistance of a bout 100,000 ohms. We usually cannot feel 12 volts if we do this, though a 24 volts just barely tingles. If our skin is moist, however, 24 volts can be quite uncomfortable.
Is a human hand a conductor or a insulator?
A human hand can conduct electricity to some extent due to the presence of electrolytes in the body, but it has a high resistance compared to metals and is considered a poor conductor. The resistance of the skin plays a role in determining how well the hand conducts electricity.
What happens when skin resistance is low?
When skin resistance is low, the current may cause little or no skin damage but severely burn internal organs and tissues
What is the difference between a human skin and a polar bear?
Human skin is well skin, and polar bears aren't human skin.
Is human skin flammable?
Yes, human skin is flammable.
What is the code for the cloven skin in resistance fall of man?
In Resistance 2 there is no code for the cloven skin, but you can still purchase it in the Resistance 2 category in the PlayStation store for a mesely 0.99 cents.
What is the approximate range of skin contact resistance with ohms?
The approximate range of skin contact resistance typically varies from about 1,000 to 100,000 ohms, depending on factors such as skin condition, moisture, and pressure applied during contact. Dry skin generally has higher resistance, while wet or damaged skin can significantly lower resistance. This variation is important in contexts like electrical safety and bioelectrical measurements.
