The discussion centers on the safety practice of keeping one hand in a pocket while working with high voltages. This technique minimizes the risk of creating a current path through the body, particularly through the heart, which lies along the path between the arms. By using only one hand, the likelihood of a fatal shock is significantly reduced. The phrase "one hand put in a pocket" is emphasized as a critical safety measure for experimenters handling high voltage equipment.
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There's an old admonition between experimenters that you should put your hand in your pocket while working with high voltages. Why is this a good idea?
Jules18 said:This is a conceptual question and doesn't involve any work so I don't have much in the way of an attempt to answer it myself yet ... The question is:
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Jules18 said:This is a conceptual question and doesn't involve any work so I don't have much in the way of an attempt to answer it myself yet ... The question is:
Any help is greatly appreciated.