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Why does the hair on a person's head will stand up when the lightning strike occurs nearby?
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∙ 11y ago
Because of static electricity. The bottom of the storm cloud is negatively charged and the ground (which you are standing on) is positively charged, so the static dishcharge( movement of static charge from one place to another) occurs. Like charges repel, unlike charges attract!
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen you are charged, then every part of you is charged ... has either more or less
electrons then it should have.
Remember that like charges repel each other, so every hair repels every other hair.
When every hair tries to get as far away as possible from every other hair and from
your skin, the result is that they stand up (since they can't very well move sideways).
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThere a static charge going through the Van de Graaff generator, that travels up your body and through your hair causing the individual strands to repel each other and stand on end.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoBecause the electrons are going through your body
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Does lightning only strike during thunderstorms?
A thunder storm is one in which a large amount of thunder is heard. Thunder is caused by lightning; it would be more correct to say that a thunderstorm only occurs with lightning strikes.
Can lightning strike while there's a rainbow?
yes it will strike
How hot can a lightning strike get?
The lightning strike can get up to 30,000 Celsius which is 6 times hotter than the surface of the sun.
Why would you have a metallic taste in your mouth after a nearby strike of lightning?
The lightning bolt releases a huge number of ions into the air, and ozone. Positive ions can combine with your saliva to produce an alkaline solution, which you taste as bitter. Ozone also has a bitter taste and acrid smell.
How far from the heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?
Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from the parent storm cell, though such cases are rare.
Can lightning strike a surfer?
Yes. Lightning CAN strike anything.
Why doesn't lightning strike ships?
Lightning does strike ships.
Is lightning a closed circuit?
When a lightning strike occurs, it has closed it's circuit, much like a light switch. Once the contacts in the light switch get close enough to cause current to flow, an arc occurs, all the way until actual contact is made. I maintain that the path of a lightning strike is preprogrammed, just before the actual strike occurs. The ground potential and the charge in the skies potential, feel each other and build up the power/potential to reach each other on the established sensed path. An actual strike occurs by part of the strike rising from the ground and the other part of the strike coming out of the sky, the meeting of the two culminating in the clap/boom noise heard when they meet. The lightning is a closed circuit as soon as the potential meeting of both ground and sky charges are sensed and before the actual strike appears in the sky.
When was The Lightning Strike created?
The Lightning Strike was created on 2008-10-24.
Does lightning only strike during thunderstorms?
A thunder storm is one in which a large amount of thunder is heard. Thunder is caused by lightning; it would be more correct to say that a thunderstorm only occurs with lightning strikes.
What does the phrase deafening crash mean?
It is literal - it means a crashing sound that is loud enough to make your ears ring - such as a very nearby lightning strike.
Can lightning strike aluminum?
Yes. Lightning can strike just about anything. Since aluminum conducts electricity, it can even attract lightning.
Why does carrying an umbrella increase your chances of being hit by lightning?
Umbrellas, especially those with conductive metal frames, can conduct electrical charges from the ground, making a shorter path for any lightning discharge that occurs nearby. Non-conductive handles of plastic or wood reduce this danger. Given the very low odds of a lightning strike hitting relatively close to you, the increased risk is not very great, but it does exist.
Do tornadoes strike more frequently than lightning?
No they mostly strike the US but lightning strikes everywhere
Your tree was struck by lightning will it die?
It is possible that the tree may die if it has suffered significant damage from the lightning strike. Trees can exhibit signs of distress such as wilting leaves, bark damage, and dieback. It is important to monitor the tree's health and consider consulting with an arborist to assess the extent of the damage and determine the best course of action.
Where does the Lightning strike?
at trees
What can't lightning strike in the same place twice?
Lightning not only can strike the same place twice, it frequently does.
