Question

Give scientific reasons :
Wires carrying electricity should not be touched barefooted.

Answer 1

(a) As our body is a good conductor of electricity, if we touch the wire bare footed, a large current can pass through our body, leading to severe shock which can even cause death.
(b) Hence while handling electrical appliances, we should wear gloves made of insulated material and rubber soled shoes, to prevent the current from passing through our body.