2006-06-08 03:05:26 · 9 answers · asked by Shaboo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Current Is Flow Of Electron, Voltage Is Flow Of Current. If There Is Flow Of Electron, We Will Feel Shock. So From The Above Two Sentence, If There Is Voltage, There Is Flow Of Current, It Means Motion Of electron, Then Why We Are Not Feeling Voltage. Or, Simply, Voltage-Flow Of Current, So Flow Of Electron, So We Must Feel Shock.. Then Why We Are Not Feeling Voltage, Rather Current Is Felt.... Please Work It Out And Answer.
2006-06-08 17:12:27 · update #1
Voltage is simply the potential electrical "pressure" of a circuit. Current is the actual flow of electrons, so that's what's felt. Think of it in terms of water & pipes. You feel the water flow, not the potential pressure behind it. If there is more resistance (smaller pipes, more valves), the potential pressure of the water doesn't change, but the flow is reduced.
2006-06-08 03:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by Flyboy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually , current is the direct consequence of a voltage applied between two terminals. You can only feel a current if there is a voltage applied to accelerate the electrons, so to speak. Electrons in movement is nothing more than current. So, they are practically equivalent. The real difference, is that voltage is (in theory) independent of the resistance applied to it. So if you have a battery for example, the voltage is a constant between the positive and negative terminals, but there will be no current flow unless something is attached between the terminals.
2006-06-09 15:26:08 · answer #2 · answered by geo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well voltage is the very reason for the current to flow. You can't certainly feel the reason, only the effect (flow of current) could be felt.
2006-06-08 04:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by Neo r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the others have said notwithstanding, I think you may be able to sense a voltage in some situations.
Consider "static" charges causing your hairs to stand on end. Essentially you are sensing the presence of an electric field. If the field strength is large enough current will indeed flow and you will certainly feel it. But prior to conduction, you can indeed sense the presence of the voltage.
Related safety tip: If you are outside in an open area and you feel your hairs stand on end, lightning is about to strike very nearby. It might be a good idea to duck!
2006-06-08 06:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by joe_ska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can actually feel the voltage but it has to be high enough to overcome skin resistance... this is why it's easier to get a shock if your hands are wet than if they are dry.
The second anode on a TV set has anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 volts but the current is almost nothing, but you WILL feel it if you stick your finger on it. A neon sign transformer puts out 20,000 volts or so at almost no current but it will light your eyes up if you get across it.
A 12volt car battery won't shock you if you touch the posts with a finger of each hand, but a 9 Volt battery will sting if you touch it with your tongue.
Voltage by itself can do little tissue damage, but a high voltage with real current behind it... say one amp at 600 volts... can kill you if it passes through your heart.
You get the idea.!
2006-06-16 15:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
current is felt due to flow of electrons through you,but voltage is no so (i suppose voltage is the level of permittivity for the flow of electrons from one point to another logically)
2006-06-08 03:19:15 · answer #6 · answered by sankardivya1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coz voltage cannot pass through your body. Only current can flow through your body.
2006-06-08 03:24:23 · answer #7 · answered by Peace TN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voltage is to Height
Current is to Water
Resistance is to size of Pipe
Why is Water felt and Height not felt?
2006-06-08 03:20:54 · answer #8 · answered by ideaquest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"it cant be felt because it is because of it,s presence current is felt"if u feel currnt there is voltage
2006-06-08 05:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by amrita_dinakar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋