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A fundamental law of electrostatics is that opposite charges attract. You've figured out that like charges repel. Couple this with the idea that only negative charges more (the electrons), and you're on your way to an investigation of how electrostatics works.

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Can lighting be attracted to aluminum?

Yes, aluminum does not produce a magnetic field, so it cannot attract lighting. Lightning is a discharge of electricity that is attracted to objects that conduct electricity or provide a path to the ground, such as tall structures or trees. Aluminum is a good conductor of electricity, but it does not attract lightning more than other materials.


Are all metal objects that conduct electricity attracted by a magnet?

Not all metal objects that conduct electricity are attracted by a magnet. Magnets primarily attract ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel. While conductive metals like copper and aluminum can carry electric current, they are not ferromagnetic and thus are not attracted to magnets.


Did castles have electricity?

No, traditional castles did not have electricity as they were built before the discovery and harnessing of electricity. Modern castles or castle-like structures may have been retrofitted with electricity for lighting, heating, and other modern amenities.


Why does lightning like trees?

Lightning is attracted to tall objects, like trees, because they provide a path of least resistance for the electrical current to travel to the ground. Trees contain moisture and are good conductors of electricity, making them a common target for lightning strikes during storms.


Can chickens get hit by lightning?

Any object can get hit by lighting. Here are two general rules, first, the taller the object is (like trees), the greater the chances the object can be hit by lighting (because lighting hits the tallest object in the effected area). Second, the closer the object A is to a taller object (like a tree), the greater the chances the that lighting can indirectly hit the object A. Why? Lighting is electricity and electricity travels in circuits, so when lighting hits the tree, it travels into the ground and spreads into the ground, eventually diluting it. If object A is near it, the electricity can travel into the object. In this case Object A is the chicken. So yes, a chicken can get indirectly hit by lighting.

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Can lighting be attracted to aluminum?

Yes, aluminum does not produce a magnetic field, so it cannot attract lighting. Lightning is a discharge of electricity that is attracted to objects that conduct electricity or provide a path to the ground, such as tall structures or trees. Aluminum is a good conductor of electricity, but it does not attract lightning more than other materials.


What are two things lighting is attracted to?

Lighting is attracted to conductive materials, such as metal and water, due to their ability to easily conduct electrical currents. It is also attracted to tall objects, such as trees and buildings, which offer a path of least resistance for the electricity to travel.


Is lighting attracted to water?

Yes, it is.


Does electricity attract electricity?

Is lightning attracted to generators?


What are examples of electricity?

Lighting


What are electricity examples?

Lighting


How does electricity effect lighting?

you


What example of electricity?

Lighting


What two things are lighting attracted to?

Lightning is attracted to tall objects, such as trees, buildings, and poles, due to the difference in electric potential between the clouds and the ground. It is also attracted to conductive materials that allow the electricity to flow easily, such as metal.


Is lighting a conductor of electricity?

A conductor is metals... lightning is electricity.


What produces electricity naturally?

LIGHTING!!!


How does lighting affect electricity?

Lighting typically uses electricity to power light fixtures such as lamps, light bulbs, or LED strips. How much electricity is consumed by lighting depends on the type and wattage of the light source, as well as the duration of use. Choosing energy-efficient lighting options can help reduce electricity consumption.