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- https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Muhlenberg_College/Physics_122%3A_General_Physics_II_(Collett)/06%3A_Direct-Current_Circuits/6.07%3A_Household_Wiring_and_Electrical_SafetyElectricity presents two known hazards: thermal and shock. A thermal hazard is one in which an excessive electric current causes undesired thermal effects, such as starting a fire in the wall of a hou...Electricity presents two known hazards: thermal and shock. A thermal hazard is one in which an excessive electric current causes undesired thermal effects, such as starting a fire in the wall of a house. A shock hazard occurs when an electric current passes through a person. Shocks range in severity from painful, but otherwise harmless, to heart-stopping lethality. In this section, we consider these hazards and the various factors affecting them in a quantitative manner.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Georgia_State_University/GSU-TM-Introductory_Physics_II_(1112)/06%3A_Resistive_Networks/6.04%3A_Household_Wiring_and_Electrical_SafetyAs current flows through a wire, the power dissipated in the supply wires is P=I2RW, where RW is the resistance of the wires and I is the current flowing through the wires. Figure \(\Pag...As current flows through a wire, the power dissipated in the supply wires is P=I2RW, where RW is the resistance of the wires and I is the current flowing through the wires. Figure \PageIndex2: An electric current can cause muscular contractions with varying effects. (a) The victim is “thrown” backward by involuntary muscle contractions that extend the legs and torso. (b) The victim can’t let go of the wire that is stimulating all the muscles in the hand.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/University_Physics/University_Physics_(OpenStax)/University_Physics_II_-_Thermodynamics_Electricity_and_Magnetism_(OpenStax)/10%3A_Direct-Current_Circuits/10.07%3A_Household_Wiring_and_Electrical_SafetyElectricity presents two known hazards: thermal and shock. A thermal hazard is one in which an excessive electric current causes undesired thermal effects, such as starting a fire in the wall of a hou...Electricity presents two known hazards: thermal and shock. A thermal hazard is one in which an excessive electric current causes undesired thermal effects, such as starting a fire in the wall of a house. A shock hazard occurs when an electric current passes through a person. Shocks range in severity from painful, but otherwise harmless, to heart-stopping lethality. In this section, we consider these hazards and the various factors affecting them in a quantitative manner.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Prince_Georges_Community_College/PHY_2030%3A_General_Physics_II/19%3A_Electric_Current_and_Resistance/19.5%3A_Alternating_CurrentsPhasors are used to analyze electrical systems in sinusoidal steady state and with a uniform angular frequency.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/University_Physics/Physics_(Boundless)/19%3A_Electric_Current_and_Resistance/19.5%3A_Alternating_CurrentsPhasors are used to analyze electrical systems in sinusoidal steady state and with a uniform angular frequency.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Kettering_University/Electricity_and_Magnetism_with_Applications_to_Amateur_Radio_and_Wireless_Technology/06%3A_Direct-Current_(DC)_Resistor_Circuits/6.06%3A_Application_-_Grounding_and_Electrical_SafetyThere are two known hazards of electricity—thermal and shock. A thermal hazard is one where excessive electric power causes undesired thermal effects, such as starting a fire in the wall of a house. A...There are two known hazards of electricity—thermal and shock. A thermal hazard is one where excessive electric power causes undesired thermal effects, such as starting a fire in the wall of a house. A shock hazard occurs when electric current passes through a person. Shocks range in severity from painful, but otherwise harmless, to heart-stopping lethality. This section considers these hazards and the various factors affecting them in a quantitative manner.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/University_Physics/Physics_(Boundless)/19%3A_Electric_Current_and_Resistance/19.6%3A_Electricity_in_the_WorldThe hazards from electricity can be categorized into thermal and shock hazards.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Prince_Georges_Community_College/PHY_2030%3A_General_Physics_II/19%3A_Electric_Current_and_Resistance/19.6%3A_Electricity_in_the_WorldThe hazards from electricity can be categorized into thermal and shock hazards.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Georgia_State_University/GSU-TM-Introductory_Physics_II_(1112)/08%3A_Electromagnetic_Induction_AC_Circuits_and_Electrical_Technologies/8.12%3A_Electrical_Safety_-_Systems_and_DevicesElectricity has two hazards. A thermal hazard occurs when there is electrical overheating. A shock hazard occurs when electric current passes through a person. Both hazards have already been discussed...Electricity has two hazards. A thermal hazard occurs when there is electrical overheating. A shock hazard occurs when electric current passes through a person. Both hazards have already been discussed. Here we will concentrate on systems and devices that prevent electrical hazards.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/College_Physics/College_Physics_1e_(OpenStax)/20%3A_Electric_Current_Resistance_and_Ohm's_Law/20.06%3A_Electric_Hazards_and_the_Human_BodyThere are two known hazards of electricity—thermal and shock. A thermal hazard is one where excessive electric power causes undesired thermal effects, such as starting a fire in the wall of a house. A...There are two known hazards of electricity—thermal and shock. A thermal hazard is one where excessive electric power causes undesired thermal effects, such as starting a fire in the wall of a house. A shock hazard occurs when electric current passes through a person. Shocks range in severity from painful, but otherwise harmless, to heart-stopping lethality. This section considers these hazards and the various factors affecting them in a quantitative manner.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Georgia_State_University/GSU-TM-Introductory_Physics_II_(1112)/05%3A_Electric_Current_Resistance_and_Ohm's_Law/5.09%3A_Electric_Hazards_and_the_Human_BodyFigure \PageIndex4: An electric current can cause muscular contractions with varying effects. (a) The victim is “thrown” backward by involuntary muscle contractions that extend the legs and tors...Figure \PageIndex4: An electric current can cause muscular contractions with varying effects. (a) The victim is “thrown” backward by involuntary muscle contractions that extend the legs and torso. (b) The victim can’t let go of the wire that is stimulating all the muscles in the hand.
