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Why birds on power lines do not get electrocuted
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Birds perched on power lines do not get electrocuted despite the high voltage. This phenomenon is explained by the physical laws governing electric current and its effects on living organisms.
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- Birds sit on power lines
- Voltage on the lines can reach thousands of volts
- The explanation is based on the laws of physics
birds · power lines · sparrows · swallows
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