High-voltage transmission line is made of bare wire


A high-voltage transmission line is made of bare wire; it is not insulated. Assume that the wire is 100 km long, has a resistance of 7.0 Ω , and carries 200 A .

Would it be possible for a person to safely hang from this wire? Assume that the hands are 15 cm apart, and assume a skin resistance of 2200 Ω .

(a) no

(b) yes

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