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A table lamp is plugged into a wall socket. The socket is switched on. The lamp has its own switch, fitted in the live wire, and this switch is open.

a.

Explain why the live wire inside the lamp can still be dangerous.

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b.

A person is more likely to be badly injured if they touch a live wire while standing barefoot on a wet floor.

Explain why.

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