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Chapter 4: Q23DQ (page 841)

High-voltage power supplies are sometimes designed intentionally to have rather large internal resistance as a safety precaution. Why is such a power supply with a large internal resistance safer than a supply with the same voltage but lower internal resistance?

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Power supply with high resistance is safer.

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Definition of resistance.

Resistance inside a material refers to the opposition experienced by the flowing electrons in a conductor.

02

Step 2:Why high resistance is safer than lower resistance.

High resistance helps control surge and overflow of currents, whereas lower resistance will allow a high dose of current to flow, making it less safe.

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