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Why is getting in a car safer than being outside in a thunderstorm?
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∙ 13y ago
Because you are more likely to be struck if you're outside - lightning is attracted to tall objects. However - if you're in a car, and the car is struck - the charge goes around the cars body, and jumps to earth through the wheels. So long as you're not touching any bare metal inside the car - you're safe.
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