Electric Shocks
The physiological effects of electric shocks.
The effect of an electrical shock on a body is primarly determined by the electric current flowing through the body:
Electric Current (mA) | Physiological Effect on the Body |
---|---|
1 (AC) 5 (DC) | Possible to feel |
10 (AC) | Moscular contractions "Can't let go" |
30 (AC) 300 - 500 (DC) | Ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest |
- AC - Alternating Current
- DC - Direct Current
Related Topics
-
Electrical
Electrical units, amps and electrical wiring, wire gauge and AWG, electrical formulas and motors.