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Did you know? Birds don't get electrocuted on power lines because they are not creating a path for electricity to flow. Since their feet are on the same wire, there is no potential difference between them, meaning there is no voltage difference to drive a current through their body. Electricity follows the path of least resistance, and the power line is a much better conductor than a bird, so the current continues to flow through the wire instead. Key reasons why birds are safe No potential diff
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