• Question: Why do electric shocks hurt?

    Asked by mrinsanet to Sean, Asif on 16 Mar 2012.
    • Photo: Sean Murphy

      Sean Murphy answered on 16 Mar 2012:


      Electric shock occurs upon contact with a source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles, or hair. Electric shocks can cause your muscles to tense which could be painful. However, most damage from electrical shocks are through burns and disruption of the heart.

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