Electric shock

[Dinesh_college]

Does anybody know why we are thrown away during elictric shock?
Why we die?
Whether Lightning strike and elictric shock are alike?

[Qfwfq]

Uhm, why's this in Astronomy and Cosmology?

It's a physiological matter. The current causes electrolysis and hence burns. If it's AC or pulsed it also causes strong nervous stimulation, it can result in dangerous ventricular fibrillation.

[infamous]

Originally Posted by Dinesh_college

Does anybody know why we are thrown away during elictric shock?

The electric current traveling through our bodies causes our muscles to contract. This reaction will cause involuntary musclar reactions.

Originally Posted by Dinesh_college

Why we die?

These involuntary musclar reactions can cause cardiac arrest, (heart failure). Our heart is after all a large muscle.

Originally Posted by Dinesh_college

Whether Lightning strike and elictric shock are alike?

Yes; electric current whether lighting or from houshold current are basically the same thing. The flow of electrons from a potential to a place which lacks resulting in a balance.

BTW, welcome to Hypography Dinesh_college...........enjoy the discourse.

[infamous]

Originally Posted by Qfwfq

Uhm, why's this in Astronomy and Cosmology?

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I agree Qfwfq, this thread should be moved to the physics or medical forums.