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A bare wire carrying an electric current can give you an electric shock. Based on this, can you say if your body is a conductor or an insulator?

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The human body is made up of more than 70% water, and is a good conductor of electricity. As a result, you will get a shock when you come into contact with a bare, current carrying wire.

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