high voltages
Powerful electrical currents
High voltages is the plural of high voltage—electrical potential differences large enough to pose danger or require special handling.
The threshold varies by context, but generally starts around 1,000 volts for AC systems.
Working with high voltages requires proper safety equipment.
The term appears in warnings, engineering specifications, and discussions of power transmission.
- chargeCost or accusation
- electric shockCurrent passing through body
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- live wireElectrified conductor or dynamo
- currentDirected flow of charge
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