What Causes Electric Shocks in Our Bodies?

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Electric shocks in the human body result from the interaction of electrical currents with bodily tissues, which are primarily composed of water and electrolytes. The body has high resistance, affecting how electricity flows through it and the resultant sensations or injuries. Understanding the physiological effects of electric shocks involves studying how electrical currents can disrupt normal bodily functions, potentially leading to muscle contractions or nerve damage. While basic physics concepts are essential, the focus should be on the biological impact of electric currents. Seeking reliable sources or scientific literature may provide more targeted information on this topic.
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I've got a physics assessment and I'd like to know the physics behind electric shocks etc. I know the basics, we're 70-80% water etc but I need to understand the physics of it. please help
 
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please help i haven't got a lot of time and I'm afraid I'm not very good at physics but i need it to help me pass yr 12
 
It is hard to help when your enquiry is so broad...

Do you need to understand the effect on the body, or the basics of electricity? Have you searched Google?

For a start, the human body has a high resistance... Get googling!
 
google's to big!

Hi,

I actually need to find out the effects on the body, I've got the basics and trust me, I've tried looking on google, but there are so many sites and hardly any have what I'm looking for. if you could help it would be fantastic, thanks

Liv

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Probably not really what you`re looking for, but may be of interest...
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,65620,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_2

If not, then maybe you could try doing it on yourself and come up with an idea that way! :-)
 
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