Question

select the correct answer
michelle felt an electrical shock when she was ironing her clothes. what might have caused this to happen?
a. lack of safety covers on the electrical outlets
b. the iron having a faulty cord
c. not wearing shoes with rubber soles

Explanation:

• Option A: Lack of safety covers on electrical outlets is more relevant to risks when inserting or removing plugs, not directly when using an iron.
• Option B: A faulty cord in the iron can expose live wires. When Michelle is using the iron (in contact with it), electricity can pass through her body (as the human body is a conductor), causing an electrical shock.
• Option C: Not wearing shoes with rubber soles (rubber is an insulator) is a less likely cause compared to a faulty appliance part (the iron's cord). While rubber soles can help in some electrical - safety scenarios, the direct connection to the iron's operation makes the faulty cord a more probable cause.

Answer:

B. the iron having a faulty cord