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Why can a bird perch on a high-voltage power line without getting electrocuted?
the reason for a bird perch on a high voltage power line without getting electrocuted.
Answer to Problem 1FTD
There is no potential difference when the bird perch on a high voltage power line.
Explanation of Solution
Electricity flows from the area of high voltage to areas of low voltage. It chooses to flow through a least resistive path. Electricity flowing through a single power line at
Since there is no difference in electrical potential difference between the legs of the bird and so the electric current choose to flow through the wire as it is the least resistive path for it to flow
Conclusion:
There is no potential difference when the bird perch on a high voltage power line, therefore the bird perch on a high voltage power line without getting electrocuted.
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