You plug in an extension cord and you have to be very careful around electrical outlet. However you can handle his extension cor

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Citrus2011 [14]

3 years ago

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You plug in an extension cord and you have to be very careful around electrical outlet. However you can handle his extension cor

d without worry of being shot by the electrical charge which statement best explains why you can do this

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denis-greek [22] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-21T00:17:45+03:00

denis-greek [22]3 years ago

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The outlet itself produces the electrical energy, whilst the cord is merely a conductor in which the energy can flow through. By handling the cord, rather than the outlet, you have a barrier between yourself and the electrical current.

IrinaVladis [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-20T22:46:43+03:00

IrinaVladis [17]3 years ago

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The second one because you don't get shocked by plugging in something you can get electricted by putting something thin in the outlet then it will send a shock to your hand