Question

Explain why a charged body loses its charge if we touch it with our hand.​

Answer 1

The charges get conducted to the earth through our body when we touch it and the conductor loses its charge. This phenomenon is known as electric discharge.

Answer 2

Answer:

Human body is a conductor of electricity. So, when we touch a charged object, our body conducts its charges to the Earth. That is why a charged body loses its charge, if we touch it with our hand. This phenomenon is known as earthing.