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Chemical Effects of Electric Current — Question 9

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Is it safe for the electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpours? Explain.

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It is unsafe for an electrician to conduct electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpours. Rainwater, containing dissolved salts, serves as a good conductor of electricity. If it comes into contact with electrical components or wiring, it can establish a path for the electric current, posing a risk of electric shock to the electrician.