Wet skin _______________.

Wet skin _______________.

• A. Can make an electric shock less severe
• B. Can Make an electric shock more severe
• C. Has no effect on the severity of an electric shock on the body
• D. Can prevent electric shock by absorbing the current into the moisture

Answer: (B)

Wet skin lowers the body's surface resistance, so the same electrical source pushes more current through you. When current increases, the risk and severity of the shock go up, including burns, involuntary muscle contractions, and even heart rhythm problems. Water conducts electricity well, and moisture on the skin creates a low-resistance path for current to flow, especially if the skin is wet over a larger area or is damaged. It doesn’t absorb or block the current to prevent shock; in fact, it makes the shock more dangerous.

Wet skin lowers the body's surface resistance, so the same electrical source pushes more current through you. When current increases, the risk and severity of the shock go up, including burns, involuntary muscle contractions, and even heart rhythm problems. Water conducts electricity well, and moisture on the skin creates a low-resistance path for current to flow, especially if the skin is wet over a larger area or is damaged. It doesn’t absorb or block the current to prevent shock; in fact, it makes the shock more dangerous.