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I think it's just normal metal. I belive it has to have a certin type of ingrediant in the metal to attract it to the electricity in the lightning. As in, the telephone and television wires attract lightning and electricity with some sort of element in the metal.
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What is a pointed metal object that attracts lightning?
A lightning rod.
Are metal roofs safe in a electrical storm?
Absolutely Not! Metal actually attracts lightning, so if you're on a metal roof during a thunderstorm, you are more venerable to be hit by lightning.
When lightning is it better to be in a car when lightning starts?
Yes it is safer un a car than outside because the metal of the car attracts lightning but safely routes it to the ground but this is not do to your rubber tires as proved by NASA. Maddog1198
Is it true that geckos are attractive to lightning?
No. No animal attracts lightning.
What a lightning rod?
A lightning rod is a metal rod placed in various structures to prevent lightning from striking them. It attracts the lightning to itself, and it is channeled into the ground.
What are 10 things not to do during a thunder storm?
You should not be next to any trees or metal. Trees are often struck by lightning and catch on fire easily . Anything metal attracts the lightning as well. When you are outside during lightning try to not go by anything metal or trees as if stay in a more open space. It could be very dangerous if your outside during a lightning storm .
Why do green trees burn when hit by lightning?
because lightning attracts to wood
Do magnet attract lightining?
no, nothing attracts lightning.
What is a body that attracts other metal?
Metal
Which is more likely to be hit by lightning a metal or a wooden boat why?
metal because lightning hits metal mostly
Will metal be hit by lighting?
Yes,because metal attracts lighting.
Does a metal washer attracts a magnet?
yes,because it is made out of metal
