Flash burns associated with electricity occur because:
A) air is a moderately good conductor of electricity, generating moderate heat.
B) air is an excellent conductor of electricity, generating moderate heat.
C) air is mildly resistant to the passage of electricity, generating only enough heat to cause superficial burns.
D) air is highly resistant to the passage of electricity, generating intense heat.

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Air is highly resistant to the passage of electricity, and when electricity does manage to pass through air, it generates intense heat, leading to flash burns. This resistance causes a significant amount of energy to be released as heat.

Flash Burns Associated with Electricity Occur Because