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What happens before you get struck by lightning?
I'm not positive but when I was hiking and almost got struck, I heard clicking in my ears and a tingling sensation throughout my body and the hair on body started to stand up.... it kind of felt as if I was touching a weak electric fence.
How is lying down dangerous during a thunderstorm?
laying down is bad. It is bad because a tree could get struck and fall on you. you always should be on your feet ready to run at any moment. if your hair sticks up that is a sign that lightning is going to strike right there. Get out of there immediately so you don't get struck. To prevent getting struck in the first place you should stay in your house or under a roof.
Muscle associated with a hair follicle that cause the hair to stand on end when contracted is?
The arrector pili muscle is responsible for causing hair to stand on end when contracted. It is a small bundle of smooth muscle fibers attached to the hair follicle. When this muscle contracts, it pulls on the hair follicle, making the hair upright.
Why should you never be in water during a lightening storm?
Water is a good conductor of electricity, and being in water during a lightning storm increases the risk of being struck by lightning. The lightning can travel through the water and cause serious injury or even death to anyone in or near the water. It's important to seek shelter indoors during a lightning storm to stay safe.
Give a practical example of static electricity?
An example is rubbing your head with a balloon. If you rubbed hard enough, your hair should stand up. Also, when you are VERY close to lightning, your hair stands up!!
What happens when you get almost struck by lightning?
You feel static in your hair.
What happens before you get struck by lightning?
I'm not positive but when I was hiking and almost got struck, I heard clicking in my ears and a tingling sensation throughout my body and the hair on body started to stand up.... it kind of felt as if I was touching a weak electric fence.
What if you are outside during a storm and hair stands up?
If your hair stands on end when you are outside in a lightning storm it means that you are likely to be struck by lightning. You should squat, keeping your feet apart.
Was Einstein struck by lightning?
No, Albert Einstein was not struck by lightning. This common myth likely originated from his iconic image with unruly hair. Einstein did, however, contribute greatly to the field of physics with his groundbreaking theories.
Where does lightning and thunder form?
In clouds. It is a very, very strong form of static electricity (static is what makes your hair stand up when you rub it with a balloon.)
Why does the hair on a person's head will stand up when the lightning strike occurs nearby?
Because of static electricity. The bottom of the storm cloud is negatively charged and the ground (which you are standing on) is positively charged, so the static dishcharge( movement of static charge from one place to another) occurs. Like charges repel, unlike charges attract!
In a lightning storm if you feel your skin tingle or your hair stand on end what should you do?
If you feel your skin tingle or your hair stand on end during a lightning storm, it indicates that you are in imminent danger of being struck by lightning. In such a situation, you should crouch down on the balls of your feet, keep your feet close together, and cover your ears to reduce the risk of a side flash. Try to move to a safer location as soon as possible, away from open fields, tall trees, water bodies, and other exposed areas.
How do John and Edward get their hair to stand up?
They get their hair to stand up by the cunning application of hair gel.
How is lying down dangerous during a thunderstorm?
laying down is bad. It is bad because a tree could get struck and fall on you. you always should be on your feet ready to run at any moment. if your hair sticks up that is a sign that lightning is going to strike right there. Get out of there immediately so you don't get struck. To prevent getting struck in the first place you should stay in your house or under a roof.
What grease did people use in their hair in the fifties?
grease lightning
How do you make your hair stand up?
You cover your hair in hair gel then you comb it up
Does hair stand in fear?
Some hairs do stand up from fear. An example is the 'hackles' that stand the hair erect on the back of dogs and other animals when they are ready to fight. When the skin tightens during an adrenalin rush, the hair appears to stand up at the roots, but this is hardly noticeable with the soft hair of most humans.
