Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 23 - Think and Explain - Page 449-450: 81

Answer

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Work Step by Step

In the first case, the current passes through your heart. In the second case, it only passes through your forearm, so you would be burned, but likely survive.
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