Question

even though water is poor conductor of electricity why is it important wipe our hands dry before using an electric appliance

Answer 1

hey friend

the pure form of water is a bad conductor of electricity

but the water that we use in our lives is
a mixture of h2 and o2 and
many minerals and gases
so it becomes a
good conductor

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Answer 2

Pure water or distilled water is a bad conductor of electricity. Whereas tap water is an electrolyte i.e. it can conduct electricity through it, therefore you should not operate electrical appliances with wet hands, which could otherwise result in electrocution.

If there is a leakage in the appliance or the earthing of the appliance fails, then the chances of getting electric shock increase as wet hands offer very less resistance as compared to dry skin.

These shocks can be harmful to fatal.