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Chapter 21 Problem 13CQ

Question

Problem 13CQ

Explain why birds can roost on high-voltage wire without being electrocuted.

Solution

Step 1 of 3

The circuit must be closed and there must be a potential difference for the current to go through it, which means it must be all connected by conductors or semiconductors in special cases.

 

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

Explain why birds can roost on high-voltage wire without

Chapter 21 textbook questions

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