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When there is a sufficiently strong electrostatic charge, it can cause air molecules to ionize, which are then electrically conductive and create a pathway for the discharge of the electrostatic charge.

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What is an atmospheric discharge of static electricity called?

An atmospheric discharge of static electricity is commonly known as lightning. Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during a thunderstorm when there is a buildup of electric charge in the atmosphere.


Why is lighting described as static electricity?

Lighting is not typically described as static electricity. Static electricity refers to the buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object, while lighting refers to the discharge of atmospheric electricity. They both involve the movement of electric charge, but they are distinct phenomena with different causes and characteristics.


What is a high altitude static discharge?

Well I think iM not sure that high altitude discharge its when the charged solar particles acumulate and the lighting occurs and the gorgeuus celestial phenomenon resulting from this effect its the aurora


Is true producing lighting?

Yes, it is true that lightning is produced during a thunderstorm. Lightning is a discharge of electricity that occurs between charged regions in a thundercloud, or between a cloud and the ground.


What is SON lamp?

SON stands for "High-Pressure Sodium" lamp, a type of high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting commonly used for street lighting and outdoor areas. These lamps produce a bright yellow light with high efficiency and long lifespan. They are known for their ability to provide good color rendering and high energy savings compared to traditional lighting sources.

Related Questions

What creates thunder and lighting?

Static discharge


What is an example of a powerful static discharge?

lighting


What does HID stand for in lighting?

High-intensity discharge


Whose dangerous kite experiment proved that lighting was a discharge of electricity?

Benjamin Franklin


What do thunder and lighting have in common?

Thunder and lighting are both products of a thunderstorm. Lighting is a static discharge that usually occurs during a thunderstorm (though it can also occur in some volcanic eruptions) and thunder is the shockwave produced by lightning.


What is an atmospheric discharge of static electricity called?

An atmospheric discharge of static electricity is commonly known as lightning. Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during a thunderstorm when there is a buildup of electric charge in the atmosphere.


What was the first uses of electrictity?

To discharge the atmosphere in the form of a lightning bolt. Street lighting, took over from gas lights.


What element is used in the lighting of street lamps?

Sodium-vapour lamp, electric discharge lamp using ionized sodium,


The light given off by electic discharge through sodium vapor is?

The light given off by electric discharge through sodium vapor is yellow in color. Sodium vapor lamps are commonly used for outdoor lighting due to their efficient energy consumption and high brightness.


What has the author I S Marshak written?

I. S. Marshak has written: 'Pulsed light sources' -- subject(s): Electric discharge lighting


Is it possible to make a tornado?

No. While tornadoes and lightning often occur at the same time a tornado cannot be made of lighting, nor are the two directly related. A tornado is a vortex of air; lighting is an electrical discharge.


Why is lighting described as static electricity?

Lighting is not typically described as static electricity. Static electricity refers to the buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object, while lighting refers to the discharge of atmospheric electricity. They both involve the movement of electric charge, but they are distinct phenomena with different causes and characteristics.