Charge inside the Earth. Where does it go?

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When a conductor is held barefoot, the electric charge passes through the individual and enters the Earth. This charge interacts with the soil, primarily combining with cations present in the ground. The behavior of this charge is influenced by the specific characteristics of the soil, including its composition and moisture content. Additionally, the concept of "telluric current" is relevant to understanding the flow of electricity through the Earth.

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  • Understanding of electrical grounding techniques
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Current passes through us if we hold a conductor barefoot and it goes inside the earth. What happens next? What happens with that charge as it enters the ground? Does it combine with the cations present in the soil?
 
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Pretty much - details depend on the ground.
Also see "telluric current".
 

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