Electric shock Flashcards
1
Q
How many volts do our bodies have
A
0V (like the earth)
2
Q
What happens when you touch a live wire?
A
Large amounts of voltage produces across the body and current flows through you, causing shock
3
Q
Why is there danger of shock when plug is off?
A
Because there is still voltage even if the current isn’t flowing and your body provides the link between supply and earth
4
Q
What can cause fire
A
Any connection between live and neutral if it creates low resistance path to earth
