The electrical resistance of the body is 100,000 Ohms when dry. When wet or if the skin is broken this can drop to 1,000 Ohms. This means 120 volts will be barely noticed by a dry person but might kill a wet one.
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The electrical resistance of the body is 100,000 Ohms when dry. When wet or if the skin is broken this can drop to 1,000 Ohms. This means 120 volts will be barely noticed by a dry person but might kill a wet one.