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19 August, 15:00

Some carpets have thin copper wires running through them. The student is less

likely to receive an electric shock after walking on this type of carpet.

Suggest why.

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  1. 19 August, 15:50
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    Copper is a conductor and both carpet and floor are insulators. So the boy running on carpet doesn't feel current.

    Explanation:

    The boy is a conductor having flow of electrons in blood. While the same is the case with copper and carpet is non-conductor. It is useful to use copper wires in houses under carpets to facilitate the owner in both manners.
  2. 19 August, 18:17
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    See below.

    Explanation:

    Because copper is a very good conductor of electricity so it will likely conduct any electricity away from the person.
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