What is the order of magnitude of electric resistance of the human body (dry)?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question asks for the order of magnitude of the electric resistance of the human body when dry.
2. The resistance of the human body varies greatly depending on factors like skin condition (dry/wet), contact area, and the path of the current.
3. For dry skin, the resistance is relatively high, typically ranging from 10,000 ohms (10^4 ohms) to 100,000 ohms (10^5 ohms) or even higher between major extremities.
4. Among the given options, 10^4 ohms represents the correct order of magnitude for typical dry body resistance.
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