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Explain Multiple Voltage Sources?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter28: Direct-current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 28.3CQ: Why is ii possible for a bird to sit on a high-voltage wire without being electrocuted?

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