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The electrical resistance across dry skin is about 100,000 ft Suppose a person with dry skin puts one hand on a 120-V power cord from a home wall socket while the other hand is touching a metal object at 0 V (at what is called ground). Which condition described below is most likely to occur?
a. No sensation
b. Threshold of pain
c. Cannot let go
d. Ventricular fibrillation
e. Severe burns and shock
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