A Bird Can Safely Land on a Bare High Voltage

question 2

Multiple Choice

A bird can safely land on a bare high voltage power line because

• A) If both feet are touching the bare wire,they are at the same potential - and therefore no current can flow between the feet and through the bird's body
• B) Its internal resistance is very high,so very little current will flow
• C) The line cannot deliver enough current to harm it
• D) Its feet are good insulators,and therefore it is protected

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