Chapter 20, Problem 6STP

To determine

To Choose:The correct option.

Answer to Problem 6STP

Option C

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Electric current flows when there is a potential difference across the ends of a conductor.

A metal piece has free electrons which makes it a conductor. Similarly, human body is also a conductor. Sometimes static charge is accumulated in human body. On touching the metal, this charge gets discharged making the body neutraland shock is received.

Conclusion:

Thus, the shock discharges the body, making it neutral.