Electrical Safety

Whether it's a faulty appliance or a bolt of lightning, an electric shock can be fatal. How can we avoid electric shocks? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. If humans become part of an electric circuit they will receive an electric shock. An electrical current will always seek a low-resistance path to earth. We can protect ourselves from electrocution by insulating our bodies or dictating the path of the current. The wires of electrical appliances are insulated, and lightning rods direct the current's path to ground. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes – directly linked to core learning, Twig's curriculum films will fit neatly into your lesson plans.