Comment on electricity is honestly eldritch
StrongHorseWeakNeigh@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
I mean high voltage also takes the path of least resistance. But sometimes the path of least resistance is the air.
Comment on electricity is honestly eldritch
StrongHorseWeakNeigh@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
I mean high voltage also takes the path of least resistance. But sometimes the path of least resistance is the air.
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.
Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Why is your heart in your legs?
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!
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.
Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Thank you, Drax.