Question on Amps kills not Volts

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Amps, not volts, are primarily responsible for electrical harm, as the current flowing through the heart can be lethal. A 2 amp circuit powered by a 9-volt battery is unlikely to be fatal due to the high resistance of the human body, which limits the current to less than 100 milliamperes. Ohm's law supports this understanding by demonstrating how voltage, current, and resistance interact. However, caution is advised, as even low-voltage scenarios can lead to dangerous situations, as illustrated by a true story linked in the discussion. Understanding the relationship between amps and volts is crucial for electrical safety.
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From what I understand about electricity, it would be the amps flowing through your heart not through the circuit of which you touch. If I have a 2 amp circuit on a nine volt battery, it would not kill me because there is only 9 volts. Ohm's law says this will be drastically reduced by the immense resistance of my body. The amperes through my heart will be much less then 100 milli amperes. Am I right or is there something I am forgetting?

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