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What role does induction play when lightning strikes earth?

Induction plays a key role in the process of lightning striking the Earth. Lightning is the result of an electrical discharge between the negatively charged base of a cloud and the positively charged surface of the Earth, which is induced by the separation of charges within the cloud through turbulent processes. This charge separation sets up an electric field that can lead to the discharge of lightning.


What is the process of bringing a negatively charged conductor in contact with the earth resulting in the conductor discharge until it is completely neutral called?

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What is the process of connecting an object to Earth with a conductor called?

The process of connecting an object to Earth with a conductor is called grounding. Grounding helps to safely discharge excessive electrical charges and prevent the buildup of static electricity. It is essential for electrical safety and can protect against electric shocks or damages caused by lightning strikes.


What is an object that crashes into Earth called?

An object that crashes into Earth is called a meteorite.


How might Earth's gravity affect an object?

Earth's gravity affects an object by attracting it towards the center of the Earth, causing the object to have weight. The strength of this gravitational force depends on the mass of the object and the distance between the object and the center of the Earth. Objects experience a downward acceleration due to gravity, causing them to fall towards the Earth if unsupported.

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Why objects discharge to earth?

Objects discharge to Earth because the Earth is a large reservoir of electrical charge, and when an object becomes charged due to various reasons (friction, induction, etc.), it seeks to reach a neutral state by transferring or discharging its excess charge to the Earth, which can effectively absorb or neutralize the charge due to its size and conductivity.


What effect does grounding have on a charged object?

To ground an object means to connect it through a conductor to the ground, or Earth. Grounding is a way to prevent an electric charge from building on an object, or to get rid of an electric charge.


If a moveing object is generating unwanted staticthe remedy whud be?

perhaps to earth it? create a connection to earth so that it can discharge.


What role does induction play when lightning strikes earth?

Induction plays a key role in the process of lightning striking the Earth. Lightning is the result of an electrical discharge between the negatively charged base of a cloud and the positively charged surface of the Earth, which is induced by the separation of charges within the cloud through turbulent processes. This charge separation sets up an electric field that can lead to the discharge of lightning.


Is the earth an electrically charged object?

Yes, the Earth is an electrically charged object. It has a net negative charge, which creates an electric field around it. This charge is mainly due to the presence of free ions in the atmosphere and the movement of charged particles in the Earth's magnetic field.


If a positively charged conductor was brought in contact with the earth it has .?

gained electrons


Why is it important that diamonds can cut through any materials?

Because Diamonds are the hardest object in the earth.


How you lightning is a form of static electricity?

Lightning is a large discharge of static electricity that occurs between clouds, or between a cloud and the ground. It happens when the build-up of static charges in the atmosphere becomes too great, causing a sudden release of energy in the form of lightning.


How does nuclear power plant help us?

it help us by giving electricity . and when earth quack occurs it does not discharge harmful radioactive materials outside. there fore it stops and cool the earth quack


What is the process of bringing a negatively charged conductor in contact with the earth resulting in the conductor discharge until it is completely neutral called?

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Current is flowing through a conductor is it charged?

No, a charged conductor is either at an abundance or lack of electrons. The moment an earth is provided, a discharge begins, which is current flowing.


What are three methods for discharging a charged object?

I have a limited understanding of electricity so if this isn't correct, my apologies. ( At least if my answer isn't right someone who knows might be tempted into answering your question by the chance to correct me!). A conductor is never charged. Therefore you cannot uncharge it. I was taught, and have heard since, that electricity is like a river. As water flows down the river, so electricity flows through a conductor. A conductor "conducts" not by passing through, like through a tube, but as electricity enters in one end, electricity (electrons) are forces out the other end. As the number of electrons doesn't change significantly, the conductor never becomes charged, it merely conducts the negatively charged electrons. If you measure the charge in a piece of wire that is not connected to anything, it will be 0. There is no current= no mass movement of electronsalong the wore in a uniform direction. Things that can hold a charge are called a capacitor.