Birds can safely sit on power lines because both of their feet are on the same wire, meaning they are at the same voltage and electricity does not flow through their body; however, if a bird touches another wire or a pole at the same time, electricity can flow through its body and cause electrocution.
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Birds sit on electric wires all day, so why don't they get electrocuted?
Electricity flows when there is a difference in voltage between two points. A bird sitting on just one wire has both feet at the same voltage, so electricity doesn't flow through its body. But if the bird touches another wire or a pole at the same time, electricity can flow through its body and that's dangerous. Follow for more mind-blowing science facts. Like, share, and subscribe.
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