HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

KITCHEN SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dry your hands before touching an ____ appliance.
A
mechanical
B
electrial
C
automatic
D
manual
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A) This is because when we wash our hands with tap water which contains a lot of salt and ions this gets transmitted to our hands . When we touch the electrical appliances with wet hands, the electric current passes from the appliance till our hands due to which we may get electric shock.

Detailed explanation-2: -When working with electrical appliances, it’s important to have dry hands. Keeping electrical equipment away from plant pots, aquariums, sinks, showers and bathtubs lowers the risk of water and electricity coming into contact.

Detailed explanation-3: -Touching electrical appliances with wet hands is dangerous because water is a good conductor of electricity and one might get an electric shock.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water is a great conductor of electricity, allowing current to flow more easily in wet conditions and through wet skin. The effect of the shock may range from a slight tingle to severe burns to cardiac arrest.

Detailed explanation-5: -Never touch any electrical appliance with wet hands. Wet body can act as a good conductor of electricity. In case of any leakage the person with wet hands will get shock.

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