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Thunder is a shockwave; it only propagates in any direction it can. It doesn't technically attract to anything, but it will move toward areas with little or no resistance to its passing (open air as opposed to a hill, mountain or other major geographical feature).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoLightning is stream of electron travel through medium. The most conductive path is the path lightning travel. Water is not a good electrical conductor but it is better conductor in compare to air. So, introducing water in the path and the thunder is likely travel to water.
It is to note that most lightning hazard distribute in E-mail is hoax for increase of risk is infinitesimally too small to concern. For example like car key attract lightning or umbrella etc. Yes, those conducting material do provide conductive path but at very small fraction. It is like if the lightning would strike your head so you raise the arm with car key so the lightning would strike at your car key but at any case, you would be dead anyway.
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∙ 12y agoAnything tall, wet, or made of metal can easily conduct electricity and cause lightning strikes.
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∙ 9y agoLightning is attracted to metal rods or anything above ground level.
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∙ 14y agoMost metals are naturally good conductors.
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Will scaffolding on your roof attract lightning?
Metal scaffolding can certainly do so.
Do trampolines attract lightning?
No
Do magnets attract lightning?
Nothing attracts lightning, unless the lightning can get to the ground easier through that thing than it can through the air. A magnet doesn't attract lightning unless it's stuck in the ground, wired to the ground, or held by a nice moist squishy human being who's standing on the ground. The same goes for any piece of metal, whether or not it's a magnet.
How powerful is a lightning rod?
A lightning rod is designed to attract and divert a lightning bolt and has no power of its own
How does lightning pass through a lightning rod to the ground?
Lightning follows the easiest path to discharge its energy. Ionized air during a storm causes the lightning to seek that quickest path. A lightning rod's sole purpose is to attract any lightning in the presence of ionized air to come toward the rod. So for example, lightning will seek the closest metal or tall object (including humans).
What kinds of metal attracts lightning?
I think it's just normal metal. I belive it has to have a certin type of ingrediant in the metal to attract it to the electricity in the lightning. As in, the telephone and television wires attract lightning and electricity with some sort of element in the metal.
Can a magnet attract lightning?
If the magnet is made of metal then it can act as a good conductor to the Earth like any other metal. The fact that it is magnetised does not attract the lightning.
Will scaffolding on your roof attract lightning?
Metal scaffolding can certainly do so.
Do steel garages attract lightning strikes?
Contrary to popular myth... No. lightning is not attracted to metal buildings. It is conducted through metal though. Lightning is attracted to TALL buildings.
What do they use on building so lightning doesnt strike it?
Usally a metal rod on top of the buliding to attract the lightning
How do you attract a lightning bolt?
hold a big metal ball and have some eletricity around you...
Can tent poles attract lightning?
While tent poles are metal and metal does conduct electricity, most manufactures will have some type of current block and if the tent is plastic then that will also stop lightning.
When lightning threatens what contact are you to avoid?
Any metal/moist projecting material that can attract the lightening charge.
Why is it particularly dangerous for a golfer to swing a metal golf club during a thunderstorm?
Because the actual golf club is made of metal and metal will attract lightning like a lightning rod and electricute you. I am super awesome and smart right!!
What must be done with lightning rods in order for them to be considered safe?
They have to be fastened to a metal stake that is driven deeply into the ground. Otherwise, they will only attract lightning rather than ground out the lightning.
Does fire attract lightning?
Fire does not attract lightning. These two things are different sources of energy and are not proven to attract each other.
Do trampolines attract lightning?
No
