Why it is not advised to touch electric appliances with wet hands? [2 marks]

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Tap water contains dissolved salts which make it more conducting. [1 mark]
When we touch the electrical appliances with wet hands, the electric current passes from the appliance till our hands due to which we may get an electric shock. [1 mark]

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