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Is it true that it is more likely that you will get hit by lightning if you have a tongue piercing?
Having a tongue piercing does not make you more likely to get hit by lightning. Lightning strikes are random and not influenced by piercings or metal objects in the body. It is always important to take standard safety precautions during a storm to avoid being struck by lightning.
What makes thunder ad lightning?
Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion of air surrounding a lightning bolt due to extreme heat. Lightning occurs when electrical charges build up in clouds and between clouds and the ground, creating a discharge of energy in the form of an electric spark.
How far can lightning strike?
When you see a lightning bolt, start counting how many seconds till you hear thunder. Divide that number by 5 and that tells you how far away the lightning bolt was in miles. http://www.easycalculation.com/weather/lightning.php
What should you do to be safe from lightening if you are caught out in a storm?
You should stay away from any metal objects, because they attract lightning, you should also stay away from trees, because if they get struck, the current can go through them into the ground, and electrocute you, and they can fall on you, and you should make sure to not go to an
Where do charges build up to make lightning possible?
Charges build up in clouds due to the separation of positive and negative charges within the cloud. When the charge separation becomes strong enough, lightning occurs as a discharge of electricity between the cloud and the ground or between different parts of the cloud.
Why aren't lightning bolts straight?
Lightning bolts are not straight because they are looking for the path of least resistance Lightning bolts want to find the path of least resistance so they can make it to the ground faster. Lightning bolts are zig-zag because they are finding the easiest path to the ground.
Do lightning bugs make their nests in the ground?
No, lightning bugs do not eat grass. Lightning bugs eat snails, worms, pollen, and flower parts, and other insects. The insects must be chopped up for the lightning bugs.
How do you make electricity out of lightning?
The Electricity we use is reliable, dependable, and safe. Lightning is only available during storms, goes from the ground to the sky, and is very intense in strength, and is very fast.
What is the function of a lighting rod?
Knowing that lightning will strike sooner or later, and that when it does, it will take the path of least resistance between a thundercloud and the ground, the purpose of a lightning rod is to make sure that when lightning does happen, it strikes where you want it to, and takes the path to the ground that you want it to, rather than taking the path through somebody's house, tree, or body.
What are the differences between ground contact lumber and pressure treated wood?
Ground contact lumber is specifically designed to be in direct contact with the ground, making it more resistant to decay and rot. Pressure treated wood, on the other hand, is treated with chemicals under pressure to make it more durable and resistant to decay, but it may not be suitable for direct ground contact.
What if your car gets it by lightning?
Because the car is grounded, the lightning finds a path through the car to the ground, rather than through you. You do not want to be touching the ground and car at the same time lightning strikes the car, then the lightning will go through you to the ground.
What rubs together to cause lightning?
The clouds rub together to create a static charge between the water droplets that make up the clouds, which then connects with the highest point for the shortest path to the ground as lightning.
Which material is used in making good lightning conductor?
Copper is typically used to make good lightning conductors due to its high conductivity and durability. Aluminum is also commonly used for lightning conductor installations. Both materials are able to efficiently conduct the electrical current from a lightning strike safely to the ground.
Is there such thing as a non thunder machine?
There is no such thing as a non thunder machine because it is physically impossible to create a machine so large to even contain the lightning strike let alone to make it disappear. But the are some natural non thunder machines for example the ground which discharges the lightning into the ground.
Does electricity make a lightning?
Do we harness electricity from lightning? No. It's a lot of electricity at one time, and it's too unpredictable to be cost effective to develop a means of harnessing it's power. Lightning rods simply transfer the electricity into the ground, so as to protect structures.
How can you do to prevent yourself from being struck by lightning?
If you're outside - make for open spaces, such as a sports field or park. Crouch down on the ground - the lower you are - the more chances a lightning strike will hit something taller than you.
Why would standing on a beach make your body act like a lightning rod?
Answer: Well, you wouldn't. Lightning would most likely strike and injure or kill you. A lightning rod is a vertical pointed metal rod placed on the tops of buildings. They are connected by heavy wire to a good ground system buried in the ground, or perhaps grounded to the building's plumbing system. When lightning conditions exist, the lightning rod will draw off the electrical buildup, preventing a lightning strike from occurring. The building below the lightning rod is protected from lightning strikes, too.
