Which statement is true about touch and step potentials:Select one:O a. Both of them can cause electric shockO b. Touch potential can be reduced by increasing the ground resistance of grounded structures.O c. Step potential can be minimized if a person increases his step lengthAs the torque on synchronous motor increases, the motor speedO a. increasesO b. remains constantO c. reduces

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Which statement is true about touch and step potentials: Select one: O a. Both of them can cause electric shock O b. Touch potential can be reduced by increasing the ground resistance of grounded structures. O. Step potential can be minimized if a person increases his step length

Which statement is true about touch and step potentials: Select one: O a. Both of them can cause electric shock O b. Touch potential can be reduced by increasing the ground resistance of grounded structures. O. Step potential can be minimized if a person increases his step length

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Which statement is true about touch and step potentials:
Select one:
O a. Both of them can cause electric shock
O b. Touch potential can be reduced by increasing the ground resistance of grounded structures.
O c. Step potential can be minimized if a person increases his step length
As the torque on synchronous motor increases, the motor speed
O a. increases
O b. remains constant
O c. reduces

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