2007-07-08 12:58:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Electricity goes through water.
2007-07-08 13:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by spir_i_tual 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The severity and effects of an electrical shock depend on a number of factors, including the pathway through the body, the amount of current, the length of time of the exposure, and whether the skin is wet or dry.
Water is a conductor of electricity, allowing current to flow more easily in wet conditions and through wet skin.
2007-07-08 20:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by gostob2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being wet is not the main problem, standing on a wet surface that gives a path to ground is the deadly thing.
2007-07-12 14:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water significantly lowers the skin's electrical resistance by increasing the surface area through which current may pass. This increases the current that passes through the body for a given applied voltage.
2007-07-08 20:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The water itself does not conduct electricity. It suspends chemicals such as iodine and salt that are good conductors. The water holds it in a fine array that efficiently passes electricity through.
2007-07-08 20:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by eric l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually pure (distilled) water is a very poor conductor of electricity. It is all the salts, minerals, and other impurities that do the conducting. That is why you get a good jolt.
2007-07-08 20:15:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water is an excellent conductor of electricity.
2007-07-08 20:04:55 · answer #7 · answered by amandabanana87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-08 20:09:10 · answer #8 · answered by Elise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋