Question: Why don't birds get electrocuted when they are on an electric wire. I need answer ASAP Thank You

Ortwin Gentz asked Oct 7, 2023

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Question: Why don't birds get electrocuted when they are on an electric wire.

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Ortwin Gentz asked Oct 7, 2023

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Answer:

Birds sitting on an electric wire don't touch the ground, so any electricity that’s flowing stays in the power line and they are not electrocuted.

Acostache answered Oct 11, 2023

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