Suppose you are near an electrical box than warns about high voltage. It mentions voltages...

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Suppose you are near an electrical box than warns about high voltage. It mentions voltages of up to 2000 V can be found inside the box. The box is shielded in metal. a. If an object is at a potential of 2000 V, how close can you get to it (in our atmosphere) without getting shocked? Use google to find the electrical breakdown value for air. (Specifically, this is an electric field). b. What are some reasons that you don't get shocked when you lean up on the outside of the box?

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