College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 17 - Conceptual Questions - Page 650: 16

Answer

Cow A is more likely to die because its position makes the potential difference between its front and hind legs greater.

Work Step by Step

Cow A is more likely to die because the potential difference between its legs is going to be greater. Higher potential difference means a higher current flows through the cow. Higher current, in turn, means that the steaks are going to be well-done.
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