This procedure is not recommended! You'll see why after you work the problem. You are on an aluminum ladder that is standing on the ground, trying to fix an electrical connection with a metal screwdriver having a metal handle. Your body is wet because you are sweating from the exertion; therefore, it has a resistance of 1.7 kN. Neglect the resistance of the ladder and the ladder-ground contact. Part A If you accidentally touch the "hot" wire connected to the 120 V line, how much current will pass through your body? Express your answer with the appropriate units. HÀ I = Value Units

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This procedure is not recommended! You'll see why
after you work the problem.
You are on an aluminum ladder that is standing on
the ground, trying to fix an electrical connection
Part A
with a metal screwdriver having a metal handle.
If you accidentally touch the "hot" wire connected to the 120 V line, how much current will pass
through your body?
Your body is wet because you are sweating from
the exertion; therefore, it has a resistance of
1.7 kN. Neglect the resistance of the ladder and
the ladder-ground contact.
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
μΑ
?
I =
Value
Units
Transcribed Image Text:This procedure is not recommended! You'll see why after you work the problem. You are on an aluminum ladder that is standing on the ground, trying to fix an electrical connection Part A with a metal screwdriver having a metal handle. If you accidentally touch the "hot" wire connected to the 120 V line, how much current will pass through your body? Your body is wet because you are sweating from the exertion; therefore, it has a resistance of 1.7 kN. Neglect the resistance of the ladder and the ladder-ground contact. Express your answer with the appropriate units. μΑ ? I = Value Units
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