ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781260437454
Author: Petruzella
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 1.1, Problem 1RQ
Does the severity of an electric shock increase or decrease with each of the following changes?
- a. A decrease in the source voltage.
- b. An increase in body current flow.
- c. An increase in body resistance.
- d. A decrease in the length of time of exposure.
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