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A boy is trying to retrieve his toast from a toaster using a metal knife. He touches one of the wires inside, which is connected to 120 V. The resistance of his hand touching the knife is 1 Kohm. He is barefoot and has both feet on the ground. What is the current through his body? Will he feel the electrical current passing through his body?

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