At a minimum threshold, how many milliamps of current through the body produces a painful sensation that most people would perceive as an electric shock?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 3 to 7 mA
Electrical safety standards established by IEEE and marine medical data indicate that AC current passing through the human body becomes perceptible and produces a distinct, painful shock sensation starting at the minimal threshold range of 3 to 7 milliamperes.
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