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After a strong storm, a worker does not realize that a power transmission line has fallen on his car and is electrocuted while opening the car door. What is this an example of?.

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This is an example of the conduction of electricity through metal. Free moving electrons on the car will conduct a electric field when a voltage is applied to the car; in this case the transmission line, and would flow through the metal to the door handle causing electrocution.

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