What happens when 120 volts is applied to the human body?

Answer by  afsalbabu (11)

When 120 volts is applied to the body, it can be extremely dangerous. The extent of the damage will vary depending on where the shock is applied, but it can cause a severe burn, a disruption of the heart's rhythm, or death.

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

This is known as a severe electrical shock. During an electrical shock, the body is actually burned from the inside to the outside. The shock may not last long enough to show effects of burns on the outside. Tissue inside the body is singed, and can be catastrophic for the patient.

Answer by  sunny4691 (20)

When 120 volts is applied to the human body it will cause the burning of skin and it will also cause a disruption in the rate of human heart beat.Its very hazardous and may cause death or throwing away of the person's body.

Answer by  RachelW (932)

When 120 volts is applied to the body, it can be extremely dangerous. The extent of the damage will vary depending on where the shock is applied, but it can cause a severe burn, a disruption of the heart, or death.

Answer by  RRGKK (412)

It can be deadly. Do not play with fire, so to speak whenit comes to electricity. Injuries range from a burn, to being thrown across the room, to death if it disturbs the electrical signals of the heart. Duration and grounding of the victim are key in whether it is fatal or minor.

Answer by  shijo (861)

Are you crazy? When high voltage is given to the human body it throws him away. His systems are affected basically. A small volatge of current is also dangerous. Then what about high voltage. Affected patients can be treated with hot drinks first and then taken to the hospital and treated.

Answer by  eyeguy (3760)

It instantly disrupts the rhythm of the heart. The heart is on is own electrical frequency and does not respond well to any outside electrical stimulus, you could die a very painful senseless death.

Answer by  Anonymous

i just got shocked by 123 volts, it was not fun. i got sick, and my hand felt like i dropped a cinder block on it for half an hour. be smart when working with electricity.

Answer by  Anonymous

I got shocked with 120 volts while my hands were wet from fixing a leaking pipe. my hands hurt and my heart has been feeling odd since.plus the muscles in my arms and back have been cramping too. not fun dont wanna do it again.