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: A '''danger of electrocution''' is caused by one [[object]] being at a different [[voltage]] to another [[object]] leading to a [[Potential Difference|potential difference]] between the two [[object]]s. If that [[Potential Difference|potential difference]] is large enough it will cause an [[Electrical Current|electrical current]] to pass through the body. | : A '''danger of electrocution''' is caused by one [[object]] being at a different [[voltage]] to another [[object]] leading to a [[Potential Difference|potential difference]] between the two [[object]]s. If that [[Potential Difference|potential difference]] is large enough it will cause an [[Electrical Current|electrical current]] to pass through the body. | ||
: [[Electrocution]] may cause burns down the path the [[electricity]] flows or it may stop the [[heart]] from beating because the [[heart]] relies on [[Impulse (Biology)|electrical signals]] to beat. | : [[Electrocution]] may cause burns down the path the [[electricity]] flows or it may stop the [[heart]] from beating because the [[heart]] relies on [[Impulse (Biology)|electrical signals]] to beat. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *Low [[Potential Difference]] - To reduce the chance of [[electrocution]]. | ||
| + | *Low [[Electrical Current|current]] - To reduce the damage caused by [[electrocution]]. | ||
| + | *Switch off when not in use. | ||
| + | *Use [[Electrical Insulator|insulating]] [[material]]s to prevent contact with a [[Electrical Conductor|conductor]]. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''danger of electrocution''' is when there is [[electricity]] at such a large [[Potential Difference|potential difference]] that it could pass through a living [[organism]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Danger of Electrocution=== | ||
| + | : A '''danger of electrocution''' is caused by one [[object]] being at a different [[voltage]] to another [[object]] leading to a [[Potential Difference|potential difference]] between the two [[object]]s. If that [[Potential Difference|potential difference]] is large enough it will cause an [[Electrical Current|electrical current]] to pass through the body. | ||
| + | : [[Electrocution]] may cause burns down the path the [[electricity]] flows or it may stop the [[heart]] from beating because the [[heart]] relies on [[Impulse (Biology)|electrical signals]] to beat. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *Low [[Potential Difference]] - To reduce the chance of [[electrocution]]. | ||
| + | *Low [[Electrical Current|current]] - To reduce the damage caused by [[electrocution]]. | ||
| + | *Switch off when not in use. | ||
| + | *Use [[Electrical Insulator|insulating]] [[material]]s to prevent contact with a [[Electrical Conductor|conductor]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:59, 31 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
The hazard symbol for the danger of electrocution.
Meaning
A danger of electrocution is when there is electricity at such a large potential difference that it could pass through a living organism.
About Danger of Electrocution
- A danger of electrocution is caused by one object being at a different voltage to another object leading to a potential difference between the two objects. If that potential difference is large enough it will cause an electrical current to pass through the body.
- Electrocution may cause burns down the path the electricity flows or it may stop the heart from beating because the heart relies on electrical signals to beat.
Precautions
- Low Potential Difference - To reduce the chance of electrocution.
- Low current - To reduce the damage caused by electrocution.
- Switch off when not in use.
- Use insulating materials to prevent contact with a conductor.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A danger of electrocution is when there is electricity at such a large potential difference that it could pass through a living organism.
About Danger of Electrocution
- A danger of electrocution is caused by one object being at a different voltage to another object leading to a potential difference between the two objects. If that potential difference is large enough it will cause an electrical current to pass through the body.
- Electrocution may cause burns down the path the electricity flows or it may stop the heart from beating because the heart relies on electrical signals to beat.
Precautions
- Low Potential Difference - To reduce the chance of electrocution.
- Low current - To reduce the damage caused by electrocution.
- Switch off when not in use.
- Use insulating materials to prevent contact with a conductor.