Can a Metal Suit Protect You from an Electrified Floor?

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A metal suit does not conduct electricity from an electrified floor if it is not in direct contact with it. The suit can provide some protection by preventing electrical shock to the body, as long as the feet are insulated from the floor. The discussion clarifies that the suit will not cause harm or additional damage in this scenario. Overall, the metal suit is beneficial in protecting against the effects of the electrified floor. Understanding the basic properties of electricity is crucial for assessing such situations.
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Alright, I don't know anything about the basic properties of electricity. But I'm hoping you can help me figure out this funny little situation here, so...

You're standing in a room with an electrified floor. The shock isn't enough to kill you, but it's zapping your feet. You're wearing a metal suit, but it's not touching the electrified floor. My question is: Will the metal surrounding your body cause you to be cooked, cause more damage, or just not do anything at all?
 
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Nothing would happen. The feet cannot be zapped by a floor like that. The metal harness will generally do more good than harm.Maybe someone will elaborate... but you really got the main concepts of electricity wrong.
 

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