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Lighting is electricity, and the charge follows the path of least resistance to "ground" and that would be a line sometimes zig-zaging along the before mentioned path of least resistance to the ground or other cloud with an oposing charge. that is why hills, and other raised structures are struck more frequently than flat ground, this provides the charge a quicker route to ground.
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Is it bad when its lightning when there is no rain?
Lightning without rain can still be dangerous, as it can cause wildfires or power outages if it strikes dry vegetation or power lines. It is important to take precautions and seek shelter during a lightning storm, even if there is no rain falling.
How does lightning form and strike the ground?
Lightning forms when positive and negative charges in a cloud separate and create an electric field. When the electric field becomes strong enough, it causes a sudden discharge of electricity in the form of lightning. Lightning strikes the ground when the negative charges in the cloud are attracted to the positive charges on the ground, creating a path for the lightning bolt to travel.
What are the periodic elements in lightning?
Lightning is primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen molecules in the air. When lightning strikes, it can cause these molecules to react and form compounds like nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide. These compounds can then dissolve in rainwater to form nitric acid, contributing to acid rain.
What is the symbol for thunderstorms?
the symbol for thunderstorms is a capital T with a circle around it.
How does lightning form from the ground up?
Lightning forms when positive and negative charges build up in a cloud. The negative charges at the bottom of the cloud attract positive charges on the ground, creating a path for lightning to strike from the ground up.
Does lightning go through phone lines?
No, it does not.
Where does lightning form?
Lightning forms in clouds.
How many lines does it take to form two half-planes?
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What is the adjective form of lightning?
The noun lightning itself (electrical discharge) is used as a noun adjunct, rather than an adjective, in such terms as lightning bolt or lightning rod. Only when the intent is to show great speed or quickness (lightning speed, lightning reflexes) is lightning an adjective.
Is it bad when its lightning when there is no rain?
Lightning without rain can still be dangerous, as it can cause wildfires or power outages if it strikes dry vegetation or power lines. It is important to take precautions and seek shelter during a lightning storm, even if there is no rain falling.
What kind of cloud forms lightning?
Cumulonimbus clouds form lightning
How is a circle and a square similar?
When the dimensions are infinitely large then straight lines take the form of curve. In this situation a square may take the form of a circle.
Do tornadoes cause lightning?
No. Since tornadoes form in thunderstorms they are usually accompanied by lightning, but they do not actually cause lightning.
Who is the first person to prove that lightning is a form of electricity?
Benjamin Franklin was the first person to prove that lightning is a form of electricity.
How did a mushroom form in a lightning?
It isn't the lightning, but the rain, which promotes the growth of mushrooms.
What is the past tense of lightning?
Lightning can be used as a noun (bolt of lightning) or an adjective (lightning fast). It is not a verb, so it does not have a past tense form.
Why does lightning form?
a lightning form when cold air mass pushes warm air mass up because of this hard reaction it forms lightning. this is called cold air mass.
