Statement - I : A bird perches on a bare high power line, and nothing happens to the bird. A man standing on the ground touches the same line and gets a fatal shock.
Statement - II : Current passes only when there is a difference in potential.

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Both statements I and II are correct

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

Both statements I and II are incorrect

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Detailed Solution

When a bird is perched on a bare high power line, the circuit does not get complete between the bird and the earth therefore, nothing happens to the bird. But When a man standing on the ground touches the same line, the circuit between the man and the earth gets completed. As a result, the high current passes through the man and the circuit gets completed and he gets a fatal shock.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity