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A Bird Sitting on a Bare High-Voltage Wire Is Not

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A bird sitting on a bare high-voltage wire is not electrocuted because


A) of the high resistance of its body.
B) of no electrical potential difference across its body.
C) its body is at a low electric potential compared to the wire.
D) the high voltage across its feet produces a very small current.
If the bird stood on the wire with only one foot, it would
E) be electrocuted.
F) remain unharmed.

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