Most plastic does not conduct electricity well and will not work as well as a metal lightning rod.
A metal umbrella is safer to carry during lightning as it conducts electricity better than wood. However, it is still advisable to seek shelter indoors during a lightning storm to avoid the risk of being struck.
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).
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
Yes, metal roofs are no more likely to be struck by lightning than other types of roofs. When properly installed, a metal roof can actually be safer during a lightning storm as it is noncombustible and can help dissipate the electrical charge. It is always important to follow proper safety precautions during a lightning storm regardless of the type of roof you have.
Metal conducts electricity, so if lightning were to strike an umbrella with a metallic end, the metal would increase the chances of the lightning being conducted through the umbrella and potentially harming the person underneath. It is safer to seek shelter in a sturdy building or a fully enclosed vehicle during a lightning storm.
Metal lightning rods are better than plastic ones because they are more conductive and can safely direct the electrical charge from a lightning strike to the ground. Plastic rods do not conduct electricity effectively and may not provide the same level of protection against a lightning strike.
Cookers are made of metal because it withstands heat a lot better and does not melt like plastic would.
I would say that plastic cups are better for string telephones because you cant get string through a metal cup.
most likely metal
A plastic cup holds more heat because plastic can't take out heat. Glass conducts heat away.
Plastic is generally a better insulator than metal because it has higher electrical resistance and lower thermal conductivity. This property makes plastic a good choice for applications where electrical insulation or heat retention is needed. Metal, on the other hand, is a better conductor of heat and electricity.
Metal spoons are better thermal conductors than plastic spoons. Metal materials, such as stainless steel or copper, are able to transfer heat more effectively than plastic materials, making metal spoons better suited for tasks that require heat conduction.
it clings better to plastic
A metal spoon - plastic does not conduct electricity
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.
Metal is a better conductor
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.