Question

Why 220 V ac is more dangerous than 220 V dc

• A. The dc attracts
• B. Peak voltage for ac is much larger
• C. The body offers less resistance to ac
• D. Due to some other reason.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Peak voltage for ac is much larger

Answer 2

Peak value of 220 volt ac is $\sqrt{2} \times 220$ volt. But that of dc is 220 volt.