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At 110v what body resistance would allow the lethal level of shock current to flow?
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∙ 15y ago
well, it depends on the individual. IIRC, 240volt Residual Current Device (AKA ELCB) designed to protect life operate at 60mA which requires a 'simple' body resistance of 4000 ohms. However, this doesn't take account of AC resistance (includes capacitive and reactive impedance) which is dependant on frequency! So, at 110v DC (you don't mention AC or DC voltage) a body resistance of below 2000 would result in a potentially lethal current ... I wouldn't want to test it however - I've had two 240v AC shocks and, to be honest, that's enough. I've 'felt' 110v AC 60Hz and also 110v AC 400Hz - the 400Hz definatly cought my attention .....
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