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The lightning rod (USA), lightning conductor (UK) is a metal rod that is placed on the top of tall buildings. A metal cable or strap connects the conductor to another metal rod sunk deep into the earth. The principle is that should lightning strike the building, it is attracted to the conductor and travels down the cable to be dissipated safely into the earth - so saving the building from lightning damage.
Wooden building used to burn down under stikes from lightening. The lighten rod (Ben Franklin) gives the electricity a easy path to the ground instead of a heat-producing path through wood.
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What would happen if a lighting rod were made of an insulation material rather than conducting material?
Such a rod would not be a lightning rod. It would not attract lightning and would not work as a lightning rod. In fact, it would do nothing but stand up and occupy space.
Does a lightning rod use electriacity and magnets?
no
Why is the lighting rod important?
The lightning rod is important because it directs lightning into the ground, therefore making it harmless and stopping it from striking anywhere else.
Did ben franklin invent the lightning rod?
Yes he did.
When was the lightning rod invented by benjamin franklin?
1746
How did the lighting rod improve peoples lives?
because the lighting rods helped them cross the river or an ocean
How did Benjamin Franklin inventions help the world?
He invented many things. Some, such as bifocals and swim fins, are still used today and improve peoples' lives. The lightning rod saved many lives. Also, his electrical work served as the basic for all work involving electricity.
How many lives has the lightning rod saved?
Quite a few ;)
What was Benjamin Franklin Doing when he invented the lighting rod?
He Invented the lightning rod Which Saved His And Many Other Peoples From Being Stuck By Lighting
How did lightning rod improve people lives?
The lightning rod (USA), lightning conductor (UK) is a metal rod that is placed on the top of tall buildings. A metal cable or strap connects the conductor to another metal rod sunk deep into the earth. The principle is that should lightning strike the building, it is attracted to the conductor and travels down the cable to be dissipated safely into the earth - so saving the building from lightning damage. Wooden building used to burn down under stikes from lightening. The lighten rod (Ben Franklin) gives the electricity a easy path to the ground instead of a heat-producing path through wood.
How did the lightning rod improve communication?
Someone found out it improved radio communications by it's grounded connection.
What did benjamen invent?
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How powerful is a lightning rod?
A lightning rod is designed to attract and divert a lightning bolt and has no power of its own
How can I be struck by lightning?
hold a lightning rod up to the sky while lightning is striking
How much is insurance for a lightning rod?
I do not think you would need to insure an lightning rod.
When lightning hits a lightning rod where does the lightning go?
The ground
What impact did the invention of lightning rod have on society?
The lightning rod enabled people to have a system that prevented their house from being struck by lightning. It is a metal rod that prevented lightning from striking. Instead of striking the target it bounced off the rod and into the ground.
