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Is it safe for the electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpour? Explain.

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No, it is very risky and unsafe for the electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpour because rain water contains dissolved salts. Therefore, rain water can conduct electricity. The electrician may get electrical shocks while working outdoors during rain.

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