Comment on electricity is honestly eldritch

StrongHorseWeakNeigh@piefed.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

• cynar@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  It actually takes all paths proportionally. This is partly why nearby lightning strikes are so dangerous. Even if the ground is a better conductor than your legs, enough current can still flow to stop your heart.

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  • Alexstarfire@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Why is your heart in your legs?

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    • TheOakTree@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      In the eyes of the charge, your heart is just the path to your legs, like a driveway!

      It’s like a really flawed idea of love!

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    • cynar@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      There is a path, from the ground, up your leg, across your torso (including your heart) and down your other leg.

      This is the reason that downed high voltage power lines are so dangerous. Walking with a long stride can create enough of a differential to fibrillate your heart.

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      • Alexstarfire@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Thank you, Drax.

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