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Lightning rods are used to direct the force of the strike safely as possible and in a direct line as possible to ground. This direct path usually saves surrounding structures from damage.
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Do two negatives attract or repel?
they repel. opposites attract!
Does fire attract lightning?
Fire does not attract lightning. These two things are different sources of energy and are not proven to attract each other.
Does electricity attract electricity?
Is lightning attracted to generators?
Why do trees attract lightning?
They are tall and have water inside them from when they drink it
Why do buildings and homes have lightning rods on top of them?
To conduct the electricity from the air to the ground, preventing a direct strike to the structure
The principle according to which lightning rods work?
Lightning rods attract electrical energy because they are placed high up above a building. If lightning strikes, the rod will absorb the electric energy saving the house from being struck.
Do two negatives attract or repel?
they repel. opposites attract!
Is repel the opposite of attract?
Yes, repel is the opposite of attract.
What must be done with lightning rods in order for them to be considered safe?
They have to be fastened to a metal stake that is driven deeply into the ground. Otherwise, they will only attract lightning rather than ground out the lightning.
Does poles alike repel or attract?
They repel.
Do Like charges attract or repel?
repel
When magnets repel and attract what does that mean?
Like poles repel and opposite poles attract.
What is the what is the opposite of repel?
I believe it would be Attract depending on how you use Repel.
Which metals attract as opposed to repel?
All of the metals attract and repel, but if a: negative and positive come together= attract positve and a negative come together= attract negative and negative come together= repel positive and positive come together= repel
Would 2 protons attract or repel each other?
"Opposites attract". So two electrons repel each other.
Will opposite ends of a magnet attract or repel?
attract
Will positive and negative attract or repel?
they will definatly attract
