A bird sitting on a bare high-voltage wire is not electrocuted because
1) of the high resistance of its body.
2) of no electrical potential difference across its body.
3) its body is at a low electric potential compared to the wire.
4) the high voltage across its feet produces a very small current.
If the bird stood on the wire with only one foot, it would
5) be electrocuted.
6) remain unharmed.
Answer: 2, 6
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