Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 20 - Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy - Conceptual Questions - Page 716: 10

Answer

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We know that even when the television set is unplugged, the charge on the high voltage capacitor remains there. Hence, if we come into contact with the terminals of such a capacitor, we would receive a large electric shock.
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