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The lightning rod was first thought of in 1770 and was actually made in 1772 ~silence dogood~
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Olivia Lee
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How powerful is a lightning rod?
A lightning rod is designed to attract and divert a lightning bolt and has no power of its own
When lightning hits a lightning rod where does the lightning go?
The ground
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.
Would the plastic lightning rod work better than the same as or not as well as a metal lightning rod?
Most plastic does not conduct electricity well and will not work as well as a metal lightning rod.
What a lightning rob does?
It is called a lightning rod and it protects buildings from lightning by guiding the lightning into the ground.
What was the lightning rod made of?
metal
What is a lightning rod made of?
Steel metal
What would happen if a lighting rod were made of an insulation material rather than conducting material?
Such a rod would not be a lightning rod. It would not attract lightning and would not work as a lightning rod. In fact, it would do nothing but stand up and occupy space.
What did benjamen invent?
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How powerful is a lightning rod?
A lightning rod is designed to attract and divert a lightning bolt and has no power of its own
How can I be struck by lightning?
hold a lightning rod up to the sky while lightning is striking
How much is insurance for a lightning rod?
I do not think you would need to insure an lightning rod.
When lightning hits a lightning rod where does the lightning go?
The ground
What impact did the invention of lightning rod have on society?
The lightning rod enabled people to have a system that prevented their house from being struck by lightning. It is a metal rod that prevented lightning from striking. Instead of striking the target it bounced off the rod and into the ground.
Who invented lightning arrester?
Lightning arrester or lightning rod is a rod paired with a conductor. The lightning arrester was invented by Benjamin Franklin in the late 1749.
How can a lightning rod help to make a home safe?
Lightning rod is grounded.So when light strikes lightning rod all the charge is transferred to earth without harming the house.
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.
