What is High voltage?
[[File:HydroOnePowerTower2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A high voltage sign]] '''High voltage''' is an [[electric potential]] that is very high. The exact definition depends on the context but over 1000 [[Volt|V]] for [[alternating current]] and 1500 V for [[direct current]] is called high voltage by the [[International Electrotechnical Commission]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iec.ch/blog/iec-launches-commented-version-standard-high-voltage-power-installations|accessdate=July 27, 2023|title=IEC launches commented version standard for high-voltage power installations|publisher=International Electrotechnical Commission}}</ref> Coming in contact with high voltage can cause serious injury or death.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/home/injuries-and-poisoning/electrical-and-lightning-injuries/electrical-injuries|accessdate=July 27, 2023|title=Electrical Injuries - Injuries and Poisoning - Merck Manuals Consumer Version|publisher=The Merck Manuals}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Electricity]]