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Answer to Question #458 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"Category: Microwaves, Radar, and Radiofrequency — Power Lines The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field: Q
How can I find out how many Hz I am being exposed to from a corridor of high-power pylons near my condo? Also, would proximity to these pylons affect the amount and intensity of static electricity in my apartment? Thank you for the information you supply.
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In the United States the power system supplies 60 Hz electrical power. One Hz is one cycle per second. Electrical power in the United States uses alternating current that changes at a rate of 60 cycles per second. In some other countries the electrical power supply oscillates at 50 Hz. The 50-60 Hz is in a frequency range called extremely low frequency, or ELF. Electrical transmission lines do not affect static electricity in the home.
Gary Zeman, ScD, CHP
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