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I don't know i searched this my self maybe this might help I'm having trouble answering this question on my homework!! Lighting occurs when charges jump between the ________________ cloud and the __________________ ground as a discharge.
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What movement occurs at the hip when you jump out into a star jump?
Hip abduction
What makes lighting happen?
Clouds contain tiny crystals of ice and droplets of water,which move against each other. This can cause huge amounts of charge to build up in clouds . Ordinary,nothing happens due to this charge is great enough and the wind brings the clouds close together,the charge can jump from one cloud to another through the air. This electric discharge is called 'LIGHTNING'.
Why are taller buildings in greater danger of being struck by lightning?
Tall structures are more likely to be struck by lightning because they are closer to the clouds where the lightning originates, and tall structures must have a suitable foundation that goes deep into the ground. Lightning needs a 'path to ground' to occur (although lightning will jump from cloud-to-cloud under certain conditions).
Why you have to stay away from trees during lightning?
lightning is attracted to the taller objects in any open space .so being near tall trees in an open space is dangerous. The lightning can "jump" from the tree through the air to your body if it finds that your body, with its high salt content, is an easier conductor.
What causes an electron to jump from Atom to atom?
An electromagnetic force attraction between opposite charges pulls atoms together, either between electrons and nuclei, or as the result of a dipole attraction.
How does the electrostatic theory apply to lightning?
Electrostatics work on the principal that charges can buildup in conductors that are separated by an insulator. If the charge is big enough, the insulation between them will breakdown and a plasma arc will ensue. In lightning discharges, clouds build up static charges large enough for the arc to jump miles.
What can cause electronstons jump across a gap and cause a spark?
an imbalance of charges between surfaces
A sudden spark when electrical charges jump between nearby clouds or parts of a cloud or between a cloud and the ground?
That is true.
What is lightning in clouds?
It is called Cloud-to-Cloud lightning for obvious reasons. It is caused by ice particles in the cloud rubbing together, foming electric charges. When enough charge is formed, it may jump to another cloud with an opposite charge. Hope this helped. :D
Can lightning jump from one cloud to another?
NO
What movement occurs at the hip when you jump out into a star jump?
Hip abduction
Are negative charges the charges that jump during static electricity?
Yes, Electrons (negative charge) are the particles that move.
How far can a spark jump?
That depends on the voltage across the gap, and the type of atmosphere it is in. Lightning, which is a type of spark, can jump thoudsands of feet.
Explain the flow of charges between two substances one is neutral and another is negatively chagred?
electrons push on each other while the difference in potential between the two substances causes them to jump across
What do you get when a large build up of electrons jump?
Electricity is created by the movement of electrons in a particular direction. A large jump of electrons results in sparks, or even lightning.
What makes lighting happen?
Clouds contain tiny crystals of ice and droplets of water,which move against each other. This can cause huge amounts of charge to build up in clouds . Ordinary,nothing happens due to this charge is great enough and the wind brings the clouds close together,the charge can jump from one cloud to another through the air. This electric discharge is called 'LIGHTNING'.
Can you jump start a car while there is lightning?
Sure, but you are taking a chance of getting struck by lighting if you are outside.
