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Yes. In the case that lightning strikes a nearby power line, automatic devices kill the power for hundredths of a second to protect you. This is why your lights dim for a moment every now and then during a storm.
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Should you turn off your computer during an electrical storm?
NO
Tropical storm Isacc?
its just a storm A Tropical storm but, Isaac really turn to a Hurricane.
How fast does a normal light bulb turn on?
Right when you flick the switch to turn on the light the socket connects and the light will automatically turn on.
Is it really true that the lightning strikes first before the thunder or the lightning and thunder strikes together but only the lightning seems to be first because of it's speed of light?
Lightning does indeed strike first, as thunder is the sound created by lightning. According to Wikipedia, lightning heats the air surrounding it by large quantities, which in turn causes the air to expand and create a "Sonic wave" which is similar to a sonic boom.
What is the mileage of a tropical storm to turn into a hurricane?
A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when sustained winds reach 74 mph or more.
How can you turn on your wii after a thunder storm?
Get a new one
What is the safest procedure to protect your computer from a lightning storm?
The safest procedure for protecting your computer during a thunder storm is to turn it off and unplug it from the power socket and from the cable or telephone connection.
Should you turn off your computer during an electrical storm?
NO
What transfer is the result of lightning?
positive + negative molecules mix together and form a thunder storm will more likley turn into a lighting storm and trees sometimes fall down if their strong enofe
When does pupil contract?
The pupil contracts when they are exposed to bright light (ie: the light is off for a period of time and then you turn it on). Metallic Thunder
Can you use electricity on Passover?
Yes (During the holiday, you can't turn on a light, turn off a light, turn on a car, turn off a car etc. But during The intermediate days, you can.)
How do you turn off the change oil light on a 1990 thunder bird sc?
After you do the oil change, turn the key to the on position and it should reset after a few seconds
Do you need to turn off the pump in an above ground pool when kids are swimming?
If the pool is properly grounded and bonded, with ground fault interupt circuit, it is safe. I would not run if a thunder storm is approaching. Of course, they should not be in the pool during a thunderstorm at any rate.
How do you tell if a thunderstorm is coming?
Prior to a Thunderstorm, the sky will turn gray. There may be a noticeable change in temperature. The wind may start or get worse. You might see distant lightning or hear rolls of thunder without lightning. Light rain may start and stop even before the main storm comes. If the wind is coming toward you, the storm is coming you.
What direction do leaves on a tree turn during a storm?
the top of the leaves face away from the wind
How do you stay safe during a thuder storm?
Stay inside and turn all lights or macines off.
Can a storm turn in to a tornado?
A storm can't turn into a tornado, it a thunderstorm can produce one.
