DC current effect on of Human Body
AC Current Effect on Human Body
Current
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Reaction
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1 milliamp
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Just a faint tingle.
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5 milliamps
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Slight shock felt. Disturbing, but not painful. Most people
can “let go.” However, strong involuntary movements can cause injuries.
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6-25 milliamps (women)†
9-30 milliamps (men) |
Painful shock. Muscular control is lost. This is the range
where “freezing currents” start. It may not be possible to “let go.”
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50-150 milliamps
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Extremely painful shock, respiratory arrest (breathing stops),
severe muscle contractions. Flexor muscles may cause holding on; extensor
muscles may cause intense pushing away. Death is possible.
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1,000-4,300 milliamps (1-4.3 amps)
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Ventricular fibrillation (heart pumping action not rhythmic)
occurs. Muscles contract; nerve damage occurs. Death is likely.
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10,000 milliamps (10 amps)
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Cardiac arrest and severe burns occur. Death is probable.
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