Arcing Power Lines Create Music

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Have you ever seen a stretch of power lines crisscrossing the sky? Depending on your point of view, you may consider them eyesores or sights to behold. Some hate seeing those thick cables marring the horizon, while some feel awed by the thought of the thousands of volts running through the wires.
Those power lines play a vital role in our lives as they carry electricity from the power plants to homes and businesses. Without those cables, we won’t have electric power. However, because of the high amount of electricity passing through the lines, they’re potential safety hazards. Under the wrong conditions, the overhead power lines can cause significant damage. That’s not surprising because high-voltage lines often carry 345,000 volts. For reference, 50 volts can be lethal.