Thread: How dangerous is a laptop charger?
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Old 24-01-2009, 15:44   #8
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Re: How dangerous is a laptop charger?
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Originally Posted by zinglebarb View Post
I thought AC current flung you away and DC current kept you stuck? (not claiming I know btw)
AC will normally fling you way

With DC it depends what muscles the current is flowing through, Some muscles are in groups of two, one called the flexor that closes the joint, and one called an extensor that opens the joint.

Edit: Just found this: http://www.pat-testing.info/electric-shock.htm so I suppose what i've put above isn't quite correct.
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