How is it that lightening is so hot but while being electrocuted people can survive and not be cooked essentially from the heat ?

Question

How is it that lightening is so hot but while being electrocuted people can survive and not be cooked essentially from the heat ?

In: Biology

Answer 1

It has poor current (see Ohm’s law), e.g. it has poor heat flow. You can most definitely die from being struck by lightning, but it’s more likely to stop your heart than anything else.