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(a) During surgery, a current as small as 20.0 ?A applied
Chapter 20, Problem 90(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 90PE
(a) During surgery, a current as small as 20.0 μA applied directly to the heart may cause ventricular fibrillation. If the resistance of the exposed heart is 300 Ω , what is the smallest voltage that poses this danger? (b) Does your answer imply that special electrical safety precautions are needed?
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QUESTION:
Problem 90PE
(a) During surgery, a current as small as 20.0 μA applied directly to the heart may cause ventricular fibrillation. If the resistance of the exposed heart is 300 Ω , what is the smallest voltage that poses this danger? (b) Does your answer imply that special electrical safety precautions are needed?
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