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Would the plastic lightning rod work better than the same as or not as well as a metal lightning rod?
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Most plastic does not conduct electricity well and will not work as well as a metal lightning rod.
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Why would it be dangerous to hold a metal pole in a thunderstorm?
The reason it is dangerous to hold a metal pole in a thunderstorm is because metal is a conductive material, so the electricity that comes from the lightning would conduct into the metal and transfer it to your body
How can you stay safe or protect yourself if caught outside in a thunderstorm where lightning is occurring?
In a twister, you could be sucked into the tornado and dropped from a great height and get seriously hurt. You could also get whipped with objects that the tornado picks up. In a thunderstorm with lightning, you could get struck by lightning, so if you are outside, avoid open fields, and standing next to/under trees or anything that is metal or would attract lightning. So if there is a storm, you would be better off inside for your own safety!
Why do you not take shelter under an umbrella with a metallic head during lightning?
because lightning atracts metal. so if lightning strikes your umbrella and you are touching the metal you may DIE.
Are metal roofs safe in a electrical storm?
Absolutely Not! Metal actually attracts lightning, so if you're on a metal roof during a thunderstorm, you are more venerable to be hit by lightning.
Why does lightning attract to metal?
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).
Are lightning rod or plastic better metal lightning rods?
For a lightning conductor, we need an electrical conductor, so the iron would be superior.
Why are cookers made of metal not plastic?
Cookers are made of metal because it withstands heat a lot better and does not melt like plastic would.
What kind of slinkys work better going down the stairs metal or plastic?
i think the metal one would work better because it has better quality
Is plastic a better insulator than metal?
No, it is not. Metals conduct heat much better than most plastics. However, if the metal is used as a reflector of radiated heat, it will insulate better than plastic would.
Are plastic cups better for string telephones than metal cups?
I would say that plastic cups are better for string telephones because you cant get string through a metal cup.
Does plastic wrap stick better to plastic or metal containers?
most likely metal
Would a plastic cup keep the water hot longer than a metal cup?
A plastic cup holds more heat because plastic can't take out heat. Glass conducts heat away.
Does plastic wrap stick better to glass bowls or metal bowls?
it clings better to plastic
Witct is a better conducter a plastic spoon or a metal spoon?
A metal spoon - plastic does not conduct electricity
Are substances like wood and plastic better heats conductors like metal?
We find that metal is a better conductor of heat than plastic or wood.
For collecting and storing rainwater for the garden is it better to use a metal or plastic barrel?
Between metal and plastic for collecting rainwater, plastic is better. The plastic is less harsh for the soil as well as the plants compared to the plastic barrels.
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.
