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The resistance of a human body is about?

Correct answer: C. 120K ohm

  • A. 12 ohm
  • B. 120 ohm
  • C. 120K ohm
  • D. 120M ohm

Explanation

Human resistance is about 10,000 ohms on the high side and as little as 1,000 ohms if the person is wet.The Human body has different resistances; when dry, resistance is 100,000 ohms.The human body's resistance to current flow varies depending on: internal and external moisture, exposed sub-epidermal tissue, and skin thickness. Therefore, the value may fluctuate, so the approximated answer is option C; "120K ohms".

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