How do the lighting rod works?

Answer 1

In addition to providing a conducting path to ground in case a lightning strike occurs, lightning rods also reduce the number of large lightning strikes by reducing the static charge build-up in the atmosphere around the building. The pointed end of the rod creates an attraction point for the excess charge and siphons it to ground, reducing the charge difference between the cloud and the building.

If you get a chance to deal with a small Tesla coil or small static generator, set up a situation in which sparking is occurring between a broad object (like a sphere) and the coil/generator . Then introduce a grounded thin rod (or some other grounded pointy object). the sparking will stop and there may be some micro-lightning (and soft crackling sound) around the point.

Basically, the pointy grounded rod creates smaller, lower energy lightning to prevent the huge damaging strikes.

Answer 2

A lightning rod conducts electrical charges, preventing a lightning strike that could damage or set fire to a building. It is usually the highest point on a structure and provides a direct, safe connection with the ground.
it directs lightening away from the structure it is attached to and into the ground

Answer 3

Lightning rods protrude above high buildings in order to protect the buildings from being damaged by a lightning strike. If a lightning strike happens, it should be attracted to the rod and the electricity charge is then travelled down a cable or metal strap to lead the charge safely to earth (ground).

Answer 4

a light rod reflects the spectum from the diffraction grating so in side the spectroscope you can see the visable spectrum in many forms.

Answer 5

The lighting rod is designed to attract and conduct the lightning so that it doesn't do any damage to whatever structure it's been placed on.

Answer 6

yes , they attract the lighting

SOMETIMES BECAUSE THERE MAY BE OTHER TALLER OBJECTS THAT ATTRACT LIGHTING

Answer 7

It directs capacitance between earth and sky to a safe point - it diverts lightning.

Answer 8

the lighting is channeled through the rod and into the gorund where it is neutralized. the lighting is channeled through the rod and into the gorund where it is neutralized.

Answer 9

The lightning strikes the rod and the rod safely directs the lightning to the ground to keep the house safe.Otherwise,the lightning would discharge onto the roof and likely cause a fire.

Answer 10

To try and persuade the lightning to hit where you want it to, instead of letting

the lightning make the choice on its own and be forced to accept its decision.