What do you mean by electric shock? Explain how it takes place.

When we touch a live wire of 240 V some amount of current flows through our body which disturbs the functioning of organs inside our body. This disturbance which is caused inside our body is felt like an electric shock.

When a potential difference exists between one part of the body and another part an electric shock is experienced. The resistance of body is not uniform throughout. When current flows through our body it chooses a path which offers low resistance. It can prove fatal if more amount of current passes through our body.