In a nutshell, my question is that why does wearing shoes while dealing with electricity not get me shocked. Thanks u very much. i have my Ph.D exam in Physical Engineering, thanks 4 help?
1 Answer
Apr 2, 2017
To get a shock, you should complete the circuit. Your shoe is an insulator.
Explanation:
The bottom of the shoe is an insulator. It does not allow current to pass through to the ground. If you touch a live wire and you do not have contact with earth, you will not get a shock.
Otherwise, if you touch it without insulation, earth current will pass through your body and you will get a shock. Insulated shoes protect you from shock.
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