On 11/15/05, Russell McMahon wrote: > > On 11/15/05, Russell McMahon wrote: > >> >> It is hard to imagine 8 D cells could kill someone, right? > >> > >> Hard to imagine, yes. > >> Entirely possible though. > > > > In many ways. Swallowing. Applying potential directly on the hard > > muscle or brain tissue. By pushing them in the eyes. By crashing > > them > > in the nose. And so on. > > Humour has its place - but don't let it distract you from the fact > that they can also kill simply by having their 12 or so volts applied > to the body in an inopportune manner :-( Absolutely ! But the people must have a very low skin resistance. Usualy the minimum voltage which may produce a death current is bigger than 48V. At least in romanian standards. cheers, Vasile A surviver of a 220V DC from acid battery electrocution. Who knows what means no zero crossing on his hands. > > > RM > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist