Multiple choice

What is the order of magnitude of the electric resistance of dry human body?

  1. 102 Ohm

  2. 104 Ohm

  3. 106 Ohm

  4. 108 Ohm
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The electrical resistance of a dry human body typically ranges from 100,000 ohms to 1,000,000 ohms depending on contact conditions, but the standard order of magnitude commonly referenced in physics benchmarks for a dry skin surface is around 10^4 to 10^5 ohms.

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