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which major electrical hazard can cause damage through the release of thermal energy, acoustic energy, and pressure waves? burns electrocution shock arc flash fires explosions
Arc flash is an electrical hazard that releases thermal energy (heat), acoustic energy (loud noise), and pressure waves. Burns can be a result of the heat from arc flash, but the question is about the hazard itself. Electrocution and shock are related to electric current passing through the body. Fires and explosions can be secondary effects in some cases, but arc flash is specifically characterized by the release of those three forms of energy as described in the question.
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