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If a person is simply hanging from the power line, not touching anything else, nothing much will happen. This is also the reason why birds can sit on power lines, and squirrels can run along them without injury.

However, if the person hanging form the power line completes a circuit by touching anyhting through which current can flow, that person will be electrocuted and may not survive the experience. Items that could be touched and cause electrocution include vehicles, ladders, power poles, trees and shrubs, kite strings, other power lines operating at different voltage, among other things.

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What happens if you touch a power line and how dangerous is it?

If you touch a power line, you can get electrocuted, which means you could suffer severe injuries or even die. Power lines carry high voltage electricity, which can cause burns, cardiac arrest, and other serious health problems. It is extremely dangerous to touch a power line and should be avoided at all costs.


What is the formula for calculating power loss in a transmission line?

The formula for calculating power loss in a transmission line is Ploss I2 R, where Ploss is the power loss in watts, I is the current flowing through the line in amperes, and R is the resistance of the line in ohms.


What happens when you get electrocuted by a power line?

When you get electrocuted by a power line, the electrical current can pass through your body, causing serious injury or even death. The high voltage can disrupt the normal functioning of your heart and other vital organs, leading to cardiac arrest or severe burns. It is important to stay away from power lines and always seek help from professionals if you encounter a situation involving electrical hazards.


How much power can a transmission line carry example how much power can a 69kv line carry compared to a 390kv line what is the formula for power capacity of a hvac line?

For a line of given cross section and material, the power capacity will depend on the current carried, since resistance heating is proportional to (current)2 . For a given power, current is inversely proportional to voltage. Thus raising the voltage from 69 to 390 kv would reduce the current by a factor 69/390 = 0.177 , for the same power transmission, and reduce the heating losses by 0.1772 = 0.031. So you can see why high voltage for long distance lines is essential. Obviously the limiting current on a power line has to be set by economic and practical considerations, but if this is predetermined and set, the limiting power will be that which produces that limiting current, and power = voltage x current. The actual limiting curent will depend on the line cross section, material, and length. The power that a line of a certain voltage can carry is calculated by using the following formula: (2.55×(KV)2 /1000) MW.


What should you do if a power line falls on your car?

If a power line falls on your car, stay inside the vehicle and call 911 immediately. Do not touch the car or the ground outside, as the ground may be electrified. Wait for emergency responders to safely remove the power line.

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What happens if you touch a power line and how dangerous is it?

If you touch a power line, you can get electrocuted, which means you could suffer severe injuries or even die. Power lines carry high voltage electricity, which can cause burns, cardiac arrest, and other serious health problems. It is extremely dangerous to touch a power line and should be avoided at all costs.


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