⚡️Peeing on the third rail of subway systems can result in electrocution.
🔋Subway systems use an electrified rail that powers the trains.
💡Electricity can arc and jump if conductive materials, like urine, come into contact with the rail.
🛑Subway workers are trained to avoid contact with the third rail and prioritize safety.
👨🔬Mythbusters tested the myth and confirmed that peeing on the third rail can be fatal.
Is it dangerous to come into contact with the electrified third rail?
—Yes, coming into contact with the third rail can result in electrocution and even death.
Why is the third rail electrified?
—The third rail is electrified to power the trains in subway systems.
Can electricity arc and jump from the rail?
—Yes, electricity can arc and jump if conductive materials come into contact with the rail.
Are subway workers trained to avoid contact with the third rail?
—Yes, subway workers undergo training to prioritize safety and avoid contact with the electrified rail.
Did Mythbusters test the myth?
—Yes, Mythbusters tested the myth and confirmed that peeing on the third rail can be fatal.
14:05Mythbusters test the myth about peeing on the third rail in subway systems.
15:30The boys need a dummy that can pee to test the myth.
15:38They electrocify a track and test urine's ability to conduct a charge.
13:30Subway systems use an electrified third rail to power the trains.
13:51Peeing on the third rail can result in electrocution and death.
14:12Subway workers are trained to avoid contact with the electrified rail.
14:32Mythbusters confirmed that peeing on the third rail can be fatal.
