Do you get a shock if you stand on the ground and hold a wire at the same time?

December 1, 2022

Asker: Jeff, 9 years old

Answer

Hi Jeff,

If you stand on the ground and you hold an electrical wire without insulation, or with poor insulation, and there is sufficient voltage on it, you can indeed get a shock.

Kind regards,
Luc.

Answered by

ir Luc Bosmans

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Do you get a shock if you stand on the ground and hold a wire at the same time?

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Do you get a shock if you stand on the ground and hold a wire at the same time?

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