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It's the current that kills you and that depends on your resistance Less than 1/2 milliamp no sensation
1/2 to 2 milliamperes Threshold of perception
2 to 10 milliamperes muscular contraction
5 to 25 milliamperes painful shock (may not be able to let go)
Over 25 milliamperes Could be violent muscular contraction
50 to 100 milliamperes Ventricular fibrillation
over 100 paralysis of breathing.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt only takes a very small amount to kill you. .1 milliamps to be exact. However this is not definite many things have to be taken into consideration as to weather or not it will kill or harm you. Personally I've been hit with 100 amps and walked away with no problems. But given the right conditions .1 milliamps is all it takes. and even things as simple as household light switches commonly carry at least 2 amps.
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∙ 11y agoIntake of nutritional food for long time may kill us, and soon in children.
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∙ 14y agoIt only takes 6 mA across the heart to die. 10 mA through your body will make all you muscles tighten up and you will not be able to let go.
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∙ 14y agoWell too much would be overkill.
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∙ 12y ago50mA I think at least hope this helps
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∙ 10y ago5
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How long does the electric charge last during electrocution?
=It lasts until the person is dead, which is very sad. The amount that can kill a human varies so they switch it off when they are certain. I've never heard of anyone who's ever survived, so don't worry they never misjudge nor does the person feel the pain. Does that answer your question=
What can an electric currents do?
They can kill you.Yes, electric currents can kill you, but only if it is very strong. Electric current can do many things. Electric current is run through wires mostly to push certain things. In a lightbulb, the current is restrained and the energy created by the current is turned into heat and light energy. In a fan, the electric current is used to turn the rotor which produces kinetic energy.Electric current is able to do tons of different things, and are used in most aspects of our daily life.AnswerThe original answer is quite wrong in suggesting that only a 'very strong' electric current can kill you! In fact a current of just 30-odd milliamperes will kill you. This is a very small current (e.g. a 60-W /230-V lamp draw a current of 260 mA!
How does electrocution kill a person?
power
How many volts would kill a person?
250
How many volts can a banana produce?
enough to kill a person
How much current can kill a person?
It takes about 200 nots to kill you
Can 200 volts of electricity kill a person?
Depends on the voltage, but yes. If the current runs through the heart muscle it can kill you.
How many sleeping tablet needed a people to die?
It takes six to kill a person
Will overdosage of donormyl 25mg pills kills a person?
yes right amount of 25mg of Donormyl will kill a person
Is it true that volts jolt but current kills?
Yes it is true that volts jolt but current kills. Current can kill you if it is high enough, and if it goes through your heart then it will most definitely kill you. Only a small amount of current is capable of killing some one. If the voltage is high enough it can send the current through your body and to your heart.
How long does the electric charge last during electrocution?
=It lasts until the person is dead, which is very sad. The amount that can kill a human varies so they switch it off when they are certain. I've never heard of anyone who's ever survived, so don't worry they never misjudge nor does the person feel the pain. Does that answer your question=
How many volts can kill a person?
Unlike many common beliefs, voltage is not the main cause of death. Rather, current is. A person would be alright using a current of 0.001A but will die if current strength is more than 0.07A. However, the high voltage myth is used so commonly because the voltage itself is more well known than the current(as used in the "electric power"). And as high voltage also implies high current, this leads to the confusion. I.e. 0.07A can kill a person
How much voltage is needed to hurt or kill people?
It is the path of the electric current through the body that will kill, not exactly the voltage. If the electricity go through the heart, it will have a higher chance of killing that person. Generally 100-300 voltage can shock the heart to defrillation. Higher voltage will probably stop the heart, and the heart could be burnt from the high voltage too. If the body is NOT earthed, the body could probably survive.
Why does the toxicity of chlorine and iodine make halogens useful?
As they are toxic they can kill organisms. Only a small amount is needed to kill microorganisms. This small amount does not affect us humans. They can be used to purify drinking water and swimming pools. Chlorine can also be used as a bleach.
What is more dangerous voltage or current?
Current is what is can hurt or kill you.
How long does it take for the fiece snake venom to kill you?
It depends how much venom is injected. For example - It can take as little as two micro-grams to kill a mouse - HOWEVER - the average amount injected in a single bite is around is 44 milligrams - 20,000 times the dose needed !
What is the minimum amount of current enough to kill a man?
100mA of 60Hz AC current for three seconds can cause ventricular fibrillation. From "Deleterious Effecst of Eelctric Shock", Charles F. Dalziel.
