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The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound, therefore you see lightning first during a thunderstorm, then you hear the thunder. *yikes!* :) ilovecatz1234
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Is it really true that the lightning strikes first before the thunder or the lightning and thunder strikes together but only the lightning seems to be first because of it's speed of light?
Lightning does indeed strike first, as thunder is the sound created by lightning. According to Wikipedia, lightning heats the air surrounding it by large quantities, which in turn causes the air to expand and create a "Sonic wave" which is similar to a sonic boom.
Why are lightning conductors fixed to tall buildings?
Probably a Lightning Conductor. They say , in a Bad Storm, lightning will strike the Tallest building first. Cheers.
Would a lightning rod mounted on the first of tall building work?
A lightning rod mounted on the first floor of a tall building will not work because lighting strikes from above
When did the first lightning bolt strike?
The exact date of the first lightning bolt strike is unknown as it predates written history. Lightning has been occurring for billions of years, since the formation of Earth's atmosphere and the development of electrical activity within thunderstorms.
Was it true that the first charcoal was made by lightning and a tree?
yes
What is the stressed syllable in lightning?
Lightning is stressed on the first syllable.
What was electricity first?
lightning
When was the Ford Lightning first designed?
The Ford Lightning was first designed in 1991. The official launch of the Ford Lightning was in 1992 and was available for purchase the following year in 1993.
How do you grow a lightning bug?
obvi, you have to buy a pack of lightning bugs first.
Who is the first person to prove that lightning is a form of electricity?
Benjamin Franklin was the first person to prove that lightning is a form of electricity.
Is it really true that the lightning strikes first before the thunder or the lightning and thunder strikes together but only the lightning seems to be first because of it's speed of light?
Lightning does indeed strike first, as thunder is the sound created by lightning. According to Wikipedia, lightning heats the air surrounding it by large quantities, which in turn causes the air to expand and create a "Sonic wave" which is similar to a sonic boom.
Where was voltage first used?
Lightning!
Would a lightning rod mounted on the first floor of a tall building work?
No. Since lightning often strikes tall objects first the lightning rod on the first floor would not allow the current to be safely sent to the ground.
Why are lightning conductors fixed to tall buildings?
Probably a Lightning Conductor. They say , in a Bad Storm, lightning will strike the Tallest building first. Cheers.
What is the stress syllables for lightning?
The first syllable
Why does lightning come first?
Lightning comes first cause there is a discrepancy between areas of air between regions of warm and cold and this causes frictionals forces to build up,which sometimes create an electrical spark which is lightning.
When was the lightning rod made?
The lightning rod was first thought of in 1770 and was actually made in 1772 ~silence dogood~
