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When lightning strikes the ground, it can create a small crater and melt the soil or sand in that area. The intense heat from the lightning can also cause the ground to expand rapidly, leading to a loud noise known as thunder. Additionally, the electrical current from the lightning can travel through the ground, potentially causing damage to nearby objects or structures.
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What happens to the glass ball on a lightning rod if it gets struck by lightning?
If a glass ball on a lightning rod is struck by lightning, it may shatter due to the extreme heat generated by the lightning strike. Additionally, the lightning may travel through the rod to the ground, protecting the building from damage.
Can lightning come from the ground, or does it only originate from the sky?
Lightning can come from the ground as well as from the sky. It can occur when a discharge of electricity happens between a cloud and the ground, or between two clouds.
What happens when lighting strikes while your in the air..Example if you were to jump before the lighting struck your body. Would you get less of a shock since you are not grounded?
Jumping in the air when lightning strikes does not reduce the risk of getting struck or experiencing a shock. Lightning can still potentially strike a person even if they are not directly touching the ground, as it can travel through conductive objects like metal or water. It is safest to seek shelter indoors during a lightning storm.
What happens if lightning strikes?
It turns into Magnet.
Does lightning go from earth to clouds or from clouds to earth?
Lightning typically travels from clouds to the ground, but it can also occur between clouds or within a cloud. This happens when electrical charges build up in the clouds and discharge towards the ground, creating a lightning strike.
What happens to the glass ball on a lightning rod if it gets struck by lightning?
If a glass ball on a lightning rod is struck by lightning, it may shatter due to the extreme heat generated by the lightning strike. Additionally, the lightning may travel through the rod to the ground, protecting the building from damage.
What happens to particles when lightning strikes?
They get struck by lightning.
What happens to the person in a car when car gets struck by lightning?
Nothing really happens to the person in a car when the vehicle gets struck by lightning as long as they remain in the car. Once a person touches a metallic part of the car and the ground at the same time, they run the risk of electrocution.
What happens when something is struck by lightning?
They die
What happens when you get almost struck by lightning?
You feel static in your hair.
Can lightning come from the ground, or does it only originate from the sky?
Lightning can come from the ground as well as from the sky. It can occur when a discharge of electricity happens between a cloud and the ground, or between two clouds.
What happens to electric motors when they are struck by lightning?
They get burnt and break down.
Where did benjamin franklin get his idea for the lightning rod?
His kite-in-a-lightning-storm experiment, and most likely after witnessing what happens to buildings that are struck by lightning.
Lightning forms when?
Lightning happens when the negative charges (electrons) in the bottom of the cloud are attracted to the positive charges (protons) in the ground.
Why are taller buildings in greater danger of being struck by lightning?
Tall structures are more likely to be struck by lightning because they are closer to the clouds where the lightning originates, and tall structures must have a suitable foundation that goes deep into the ground. Lightning needs a 'path to ground' to occur (although lightning will jump from cloud-to-cloud under certain conditions).
What happens when the Eiffel tower gets struck by lightning?
The Eiffel Tower is designed to withstand lightning strikes due to its steel structure and grounding system. When it gets struck by lightning, the electricity is directed safely into the ground through its metal framework, protecting the structure and its occupants. Maintenance checks are usually done after a lightning strike to ensure no damage has occurred.
How do you use the word lightning in a sentence?
Lightning is a violent electrical discharge between the air and the ground. Example : "The lightning was very bright and scared the little girl."
