The resistance of the human body (dry condition) is of the

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The resistance of the human body (dry condition) is of the order of

1. 10^{1^Ohm}
2. 10^{2^Ohm}
3. 10^{3^Ohm}
4. 10^{4^Ohm}
5. None of these

Correct Option: E

The level of current passing through the human body is directly related to the resistance of its path through the body. Under dry conditions, the resistance offered by the human body may be as high as 100,000 Ohms. Wet or broken skin may drop the body’s resistance to 1,000 Ohms. (Source: The Guide to Photovoltaic System Installation by Gregory Fletcher)