why, when birds sit on transmission lines or current wires
doesn't get shock?

Answer Posted / sewagudde

its quite simple, air acts as an insulator and thus there
is no path for current flow to earth. however when it gets
in contact with 2 lines, a potential difference is created
resulting in current flow through the bird's body.

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