Electrical Safety

Electric shock kills through el/la current passing through tu body, not el/la voltage alone. Understanding dangerous current levels y como un/una prevent shock saves lives.

Why Corriente Kills

• Voltaje drives current: V = I × R (body resistance ~1000-100,000 Ω)
• Corriente path matters: Hand-un/una-hand through heart es la mayoria dangerous
• Wet skin: Dramatically reduces resistance, increases current

Safety Devices

• GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter): Trips at 5mA in <25ms
• Circuit breakers: Protect against overcurrent
• Fuses: Break circuit cuando current exceeds rating
• Grounding: Provides safe path for fault current

Conclusion

It's current, not voltage, eso kills—though voltage drives current through body resistance. As little as 50-100 mA through el/la heart puede be fatal. GFCI outlets, proper grounding, y basico electrical safety knowledge significantly reduce shock risk.

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