why does electricity flow through us?

Question

Or more likely- why do we feel a shock? what happens when it passes thru us- do the electrons react with our atoms or something, act as beta rays? I have a jsts interview tomorrow! plz also provide sum tips!

Answer 1

Because we are 70% water and that water has some free ions inside of it. We do have a fairly high resistance, depending on where on your body the contacts are made. Fatal electrocutions are made by directing current through the heart.

Answer 2

Phantom electricity use accounts for 5 billion kWh per year in the United States or the equivalent of one 500 MW power plant. Any appliance that has a digital clock, appliances with a standby light, cell phone chargers, laptop computer chargers or remote controls will use electricity even when they are shut off. The only way to stop the usage is to unplug the device. The easiest way to do this is to use power strips and plug multiple appliances into one strip. Once you shut the power off to the strip all of the appliances will also be completely off. AVERAGE ANNUAL ENERGY USE IN STANDBY MODE for some household appliances are: Computer 16 kWh Computer Printer 70 kWh Clock Radio 18 kWh Garage Door Opener 24 kWh Microwave Oven 26 kWh Computer Router 16 kWh Stereo/Surround Sound 128 kWh VCR/DVD Players 59 kWh Cable/Satellite Boxes 128 kWh LCD TV 123 kWh Plasma TV 145 kWh Rear Projection TV 186 kWh Multiply those numbers by the number of each you have in your home and then multiply that number by what you pay per kWh and you will have an idea of what it costs.

Answer 3

Our body system operates on electricity . . .
Your heart is synchronized with it . . .
External exposure to additional electricity like lightening or house current , is far in excess of the normal human amperage so the consequences are negative .
( The body conducts easily because of the high water content )
A beneficial electrical application would be a defibrillator which applies electrical charges to the heart .

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Answer 4

Because we are partially conductive. ~
In fact our nerves conduct electricity. Without that you'd be dead.

Answer 5

Because some of us have magnetic personalities.