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Electrical burns occur principally because of

A. Radiation pulses of the electricity

B. The heat generated by the flow of electrical current through the body

C. The high energy of electrons

D. All of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Electrical burns are among the most serious burns and require immediate medical attention. They occur when electric current flows through tissues or bone, generating heat that causes tissue damage. Arc or flash burns result from high temperatures caused by an electric arc or explosion near the body.

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