Question

Birds can perch safely on overhead electric power cables without being electrocuted because

Accepted Answer

the feet of the birds are well insulated

Answer

birds can withstand high p.d. of the electric power cables

Answer

any accumulated charge on the birds is quickly dissipated

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the current is a.c. and has particular direction

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there is no p.d between the birds and the cables

Birds can perch safely on overhead electric power cables without being electrocuted because