>> And isn't it true that if you do get a shock from mains AC you
>> can pull away the part of your body that's touching either supply or earth? (if
>> you're still conscious). I heard that if it's DC, you can't pull away until the
>> current is switched off.
Its not at all straightforward when it comes to electric shocks, there are generalities, but so many variables that hard and fast rules about shocks, ability to ungrip, whats fatal, etc from dc or ac can not be relied upon.
Here is a guy who shocked himself for our amusement and education.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5R-KBa18ME
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