Why is it that a bird can perch without harm on a high-voltage wire?
To Explain: A bird can perch without harm on a high-voltage wire.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Charges flow when there is a difference between the electric potential of the two ends of the conducting wire.
A bird can perch on a high-voltage wire without any harm because there is no potential difference between the two points of contact. So, no current flows through the bird.
Conclusion:
As there is no potential difference between the two points of contact of the bird, it can perch unharmed on the high-voltage wire.
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