Electrocution facts for kids
Electrocution or electric shock is when electricity passes through something living. It happens when the human body gets in contact with electric current.
The human body can stand voltage well, but not very much electric current. If the electric current is strong, it can stop heartbeat and cause death. Very high voltage and/or current can cause severe burns and even fry the victim alive.
Images for kids
-
Death by electric chair
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Electrocution Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.