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Why are lightning bolts jagged and uneven rather than straight?
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∙ 15y ago
Static electricity doesn't travel in a straight line because it isn't always the quickest way down (or up as the case may be). Moisture can block the lightning bolt, and cause it to go slower. Therefore it finds the driest places to get through and reaches the ground quicker.
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What determines how mineral cleaves?
when a mineral is broken, if it breaks with smooth shiny sides, then it shows cleavage. If it breaks with rough, uneven sides then it shows fracture.Cleavage is caused by ___________.a)The shape of the mineral.b)The color of the mineral.c)Atomic structure of a mineral.d)The way the mineral is dropped.Undo
Is a movement of a plate uniform or uneven?
uneven
Is the movement of a uniform or uneven along its boundary?
uneven
What causes uneven heating of the earth?
The earth's tilt causes an uneven heating of the earth. The uneven heating due to the tilt causes the different seasons throughout the year.
What is the fracture of a magnetite?
conchoidal or uneven
What do minerals that break with an uneven rough or jagged surface have?
a fracture
Is jagged a noun?
No, "jagged" is an adjective. It describes something that has a rough or uneven edge or surface.
What term best describes the uneven way the glass breaks?
Glass can shatter; it can create glass shards, uneven and jagged pieces.
Is jagged an adjective?
Yes, it is. It means having an uneven edge. Where it suggests serrated, it has a connotation of sharp.
What is a similar word for jagged?
spiky, barbed, ragged, rough, uneven, irregular, broken, serrated, sawtooth, indented.
Do horses have long jagged teeth?
While a horses teeth are fairly long the surface is relatively smooth as a general rule. However a horses teeth can become jagged from uneven wear from chewing.
What does jag mean?
jagged means : ether it is a uneven and sharp cliff by: BRIANIS.ARLYN.FELIX
What does the word craggy mean?
Craggy describes something rugged, uneven, and rough in texture, often used to describe the surface of cliffs or mountains that are jagged or steep.
What are some synonyms of the word 'lumpy'?
A synonym is a word or phrase that can mean the same as another word. It is useful for creative writing and using different words rather than the same words repeated. Some examples of synonyms of the word lumpy are bumpy, corrugated, uneven, roughly and jagged.
What is a synonyms for rough?
* irregular * bumpy * uneven * coarse * jagged * scaly * lumpy * wrinkled * bristly * shaggy * broken * craggy
What is the antonym of smooth?
rough coarse bumpy irregular jagged uneven
How do you get rid of jagged teeth?
Go to your dentist and they can file it for you. But if you are dumb enough to grab a nail filer and do it, it will go strange and uneven. So I wouldn't risk it, if you can't wait make an appointment ASAP. I also have jagged teeth and I'm waiting to go to the dentist Good luck!
