What is STEP VOLTAGE ?

Answer Posted / abdul

correct term is "Step potential"
It is voltage formed between legs when walking in a high
voltage area ie a substation. we have to make small steps
while walking in such substation yard. Lambs and small cows
usually kills when thy jumb.

Another term is "Touch potential"
This is also dangeorous. to reduse the risk, all substation
yards filled with stone metals.

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