[ELI5] Why is the difference in potential of electricity the one that kills you?

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I found something on reddit about this. Basically it goes like this:

If there is a broken live electrical post falling down on your vicinity, you need to hop up and keep your feet close together instead of walking.

The explanation for this is that if your feet are far apart, there’s a difference in potential between your feet. How does this work?

I really don’t understand what the internet says and maybe someone could get me the answer if it’s eli5’ed to me. Thanks reddit!

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