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electricity is honestly eldritch (lemmy.ml)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
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[–] 48 points 10 months ago (5 children)

I mean high voltage also takes the path of least resistance. But sometimes the path of least resistance is the air.

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  • [–] 23 points 10 months ago (4 children)

    It actually takes all paths proportionally. This is partly why nearby lightning strikes are so dangerous. Even if the ground is a better conductor than your legs, enough current can still flow to stop your heart.

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  • [–] 16 points 10 months ago (3 children)

    Why is your heart in your legs?

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    There is a path, from the ground, up your leg, across your torso (including your heart) and down your other leg.

    This is the reason that downed high voltage power lines are so dangerous. Walking with a long stride can create enough of a differential to fibrillate your heart.

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