Answer:
By electromagnetic waves.
Explanation:
The sun transfers heat to earth via electromagnetic waves in twomajor ways:
this is the transfer of energy by invisible electromagnetic ways.
The radiant sun energy warms the atmosphere and becomes heat energy. This transfer of heat through movement of fluids or usually air is called convection.
You are on an aluminum ladder that is standing on the ground, trying to fix an electrical connection with a metal screwdriver having a metal handle. Your body is wet because you are sweating from the exertion; therefore, it has a resistance of 1.60 kΩ .
(a) If you accidentally touch the "hot" wire connected to the 120 V line, how much current will pass through your body?
(b) How much electrical power is delivered to your body?
<h2>Answer:</h2>(a) 0.075A
(b) 9W
<h2>Explanation:</h2>The voltage (V) passing across or supplied to a body is directly proportional to the current (I) flowing through the body as stated by Ohm's law. i.e
V ∝ I
=> V = I x R ----------------------(i)
Where;
R = constant of proportionality called resistance of the body
(a) As stated in the question;
The body is wet and thus will conduct electricity and has the following;
V = voltage supplied = 120V
R = resistance of the wet body = 1.60kΩ = 1.6 x 1000Ω = 1600Ω
Substitute these values into equation(i) as follows;
120 = I x 1600
Solve for I;
I =
I = 0.075A
Therefore the amount of current that will pass through your body is 0.075A
(b) Electrical power(P), which is commonly measured in Watts(W), delivered to a body is the product of the current(I) and voltage (V) supplied to the body. i.e
P = I x V ---------------------(ii)
Where;
I = 0.075A [as calculated above]
V = 120V [given in the question]
Substitute these values into equation (ii) as follows;
P = 0.075 x 120
P = 9W
Therefore, the electric power delivered to your body is 9W
