RE: Vibration Perceived as Shock

2001-07-25 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi all, I don't think you need to read any papers on the subject, unless you really need gory details. It's a fairly simple idea. The reason shock can be mistaken for vibration and vice versa is due to the fact that most shocks are from AC power. When you get shocked by AC, your nerves get

Re: Vibration Perceived as Shock

2001-07-25 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Tania and Richard: When you find out any papers on this subject, please share with us. I stumbled across a short, authoritative discussion about why a mechanical vibration can feel like a small electric shock. Actually, it is the other way around. At small voltages and currents,