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### Understanding Capacitor Safety: A Practical Scenario

**Key Concept: Capacitor Discharge**

Large capacitors can retain a potentially dangerous charge even after a circuit has been turned off. It is crucial to discharge them safely before handling. 

#### Example Scenario

Imagine a 120 μF capacitor from a camera flash unit retains a voltage of 190 V. An unwary student might accidentally remove it from the camera while it's still charged.

**Safety Consideration:**

- **Potential Hazard:** If the student accidentally contacts both terminals with their hands, the discharged current can pass through their body.
- **Body Resistance:** Typically, the resistance through the human body is about 1.8 kΩ.

#### Problem Statement

- **Objective:** Determine the duration for which the current exceeds the danger level of 50 mA across the chest.
- **Given:**  
  - Capacitance (C): 120 μF  
  - Initial Voltage (V): 190 V  
  - Body Resistance (R): 1.8 kΩ  
  - Safe Current Level: 50 mA  

**Calculate Time (t):**  
Use appropriate units and express your answer in the provided input fields for value and units.

This exercise demonstrates the importance of understanding electrical components in practical settings, particularly when safety is a concern.

**Interactive Component:**  
Enter your calculations in the fields and submit to verify your understanding. Request hints if needed.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Capacitor Safety: A Practical Scenario **Key Concept: Capacitor Discharge** Large capacitors can retain a potentially dangerous charge even after a circuit has been turned off. It is crucial to discharge them safely before handling. #### Example Scenario Imagine a 120 μF capacitor from a camera flash unit retains a voltage of 190 V. An unwary student might accidentally remove it from the camera while it's still charged. **Safety Consideration:** - **Potential Hazard:** If the student accidentally contacts both terminals with their hands, the discharged current can pass through their body. - **Body Resistance:** Typically, the resistance through the human body is about 1.8 kΩ. #### Problem Statement - **Objective:** Determine the duration for which the current exceeds the danger level of 50 mA across the chest. - **Given:** - Capacitance (C): 120 μF - Initial Voltage (V): 190 V - Body Resistance (R): 1.8 kΩ - Safe Current Level: 50 mA **Calculate Time (t):** Use appropriate units and express your answer in the provided input fields for value and units. This exercise demonstrates the importance of understanding electrical components in practical settings, particularly when safety is a concern. **Interactive Component:** Enter your calculations in the fields and submit to verify your understanding. Request hints if needed.
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