One day your electric stove does not turn on. You decide to check the 240V outle

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One day your electric stove does not turn on. You decide to check the 240V outlet to see if it is the problem. You use two voltmeter probes inserted into the outlet slots, but because of cramped conditions, you accidentally touch the metal part of both probes, one with each hand.
A)How much current is in you during the time you are touching the probes, assuming that the outlet was actually operating properly and there is a resistance of 105 ohm's between your hands?
I= A
B)Is this enough current to be dangerous to you?
yes
no
CIs there enough current to "trip" the circuit breaker and save the day?
enough
not enough

Explanation / Answer

I = V/R = 240/105 I = 2.28 A yes its dangerous not enough

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