Well, I don't think so, but some people still believe it...
2006-10-06 21:32:11 · 8 answers · asked by Ahmed Yar K 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
That would require catastrophic failure of a very poorly designed charging unit. If the power source is 12 volts, the risk is infinitesimal. In all cases, this risk is much lower than the others risks of cell phone usage, such as long term exposure to electromagnetic radiation, and especially the risk to you and to others of driving while cellular.
2006-10-07 04:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tonite, I was talking on my fairly new cingular 2125 (not a cheap) smartphone. I was not sitting in the bathtub or walking in the rain. All of a sudden, I saw a bright white light (I think my whole phone display) and I got a very painful shock to the ear. I threw the phone and when I composed myself, I unplugged it's USB cable from my viao FJ270 laptop which was plugged into a power strip. I don't know which one caused the shock but I have a stiff neck and headache to prove that it can happen! But, happy to say, it wasn't fatal.
You know, I've received those darn emails saying it's dangerous to talk on a cell phone that is plugged in. Learned my lesson.
2006-10-08 20:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by SR 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the static electrical energy from the telephone and its sign and stuff can spark and ignite with the gasoline fumes and you will blow up. Your telephone could the two stay on your motor vehicle or be became off on the gasoline pump... or the two may be ultimate. you could additionally: touch the vehicle first till now touching the gasoline pump, so in case you have any static electrical energy, you discharge it wisely. and you shouldn't get out and in of the vehicle at the same time as pumping gasoline considering which you may build up the static electrical energy with the aid of sitting and status and with the aid of beginning off and closing the door. All of it extremely is for the comparable reason which you do no longer smoke or mild fits or something on the gasoline pumps... and you turn off the vehicle while pumping gasoline. this is risky... you may die.
2016-12-08 09:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u are carrying a cellphone during a storm , u are more prone to be struck by lightning. recently a girl struck by lightning was found to be carrying 18 cellphones in her bag.
also talking on a cellphone while it is recharging can also prove dangerous but not fatal in most cases.
if u talk while the phone is charging, then your ear can get burnt causing serious problems
2006-10-06 21:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by girl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have one of those old fashioned phones that you recharge using a giant kite, wound out of your tower laboratory, at the height of a carpathian mountain thunderstorm, it is not recommended.
2006-10-06 22:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eh... no. Unless you're handphone is seriously broken. Even then, I doubt you'll get a fatal electrival shock.
2006-10-06 21:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by Tsuki 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely. Waldo was a good man, but he was addicted to talking on the phone. I constantly warned him of the danger of talking on his cell phone while it was plugged in, but he wouldn't listen. I will never forget the image of him lying on the floor, his ear blackened, charred, and smoking. Be careful young man, and for the love of God do not talk while charging your phone.
2006-10-06 21:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by Nikhil O 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe if you're also in the shower...
2006-10-06 21:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋