What is the max voltage the body can take without injury or harm?

thequestionmeister · #1 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 03:14 PM

I took 120 volts to the hand today and i was wondering what voltage would be considered dangerous

$andman · #2 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 03:15 PM

voltage doesn't kill,current does...10 milliamps will do it...

bobhikes · #3 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 03:22 PM

Voltage does not cause a problem to the body. Static electricity can run in the 10,000 volts yet it will not hurt you because there is no current. Current or amperage is what will kill you and stop your heart and it takes very little. .017 amps can kill you. Fortunately your body has a high impedance which reduces most voltage to low amps. However standing in water, completing the circuit or catching it close to the heart can be deadly.

Handle all electrical situations with care.

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