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What makes lighting happen?
Clouds contain tiny crystals of ice and droplets of water,which move against each other. This can cause huge amounts of charge to build up in clouds . Ordinary,nothing happens due to this charge is great enough and the wind brings the clouds close together,the charge can jump from one cloud to another through the air. This electric discharge is called 'LIGHTNING'.
What is the biggest jump in atomic weights between consecutive elements?
The biggest jump in atomic weights between consecutive elements occurs between hydrogen (H) and helium (He). Hydrogen has an atomic weight of approximately 1, while helium has an atomic weight of approximately 4. This increase of 3 atomic mass units represents the largest jump between consecutive elements on the periodic table.
Why are taller buildings in greater danger of being struck by lightning?
Tall structures are more likely to be struck by lightning because they are closer to the clouds where the lightning originates, and tall structures must have a suitable foundation that goes deep into the ground. Lightning needs a 'path to ground' to occur (although lightning will jump from cloud-to-cloud under certain conditions).
What movement occurs at the hip when you jump out into a star jump?
When you jump out into a star jump, your hip abductors are responsible for the movement. These muscles pull your legs away from the midline of your body, allowing you to spread your legs outwards and create the star shape.
What is the biggest jump in atomic weights between consecutive elements on the periodic table?
The biggest jump in atomic weights between consecutive elements on the periodic table occurs between hydrogen (H) and helium (He). Hydrogen has an atomic weight of approximately 1.008, while helium has an atomic weight of approximately 4.0026. This significant increase is due to the addition of a neutron in the helium nucleus, which contributes to its higher atomic weight.
How does the electrostatic theory apply to lightning?
Electrostatics work on the principal that charges can buildup in conductors that are separated by an insulator. If the charge is big enough, the insulation between them will breakdown and a plasma arc will ensue. In lightning discharges, clouds build up static charges large enough for the arc to jump miles.
How does the principle of opposite charges attracting help to produce lightning?
Positively charged particles in a storm cloud float near the top, while negatively charged particles stay near the bottom. If the negatively charged particles clump up too much, they 'jump' somewhere else, to help spread out again. This results in lightning from the attracted particles.
What can cause electronstons jump across a gap and cause a spark?
an imbalance of charges between surfaces
A sudden spark when electrical charges jump between nearby clouds or parts of a cloud or between a cloud and the ground?
That is true.
What is lightning in clouds?
It is called Cloud-to-Cloud lightning for obvious reasons. It is caused by ice particles in the cloud rubbing together, foming electric charges. When enough charge is formed, it may jump to another cloud with an opposite charge. Hope this helped. :D
What makes lighting happen?
Clouds contain tiny crystals of ice and droplets of water,which move against each other. This can cause huge amounts of charge to build up in clouds . Ordinary,nothing happens due to this charge is great enough and the wind brings the clouds close together,the charge can jump from one cloud to another through the air. This electric discharge is called 'LIGHTNING'.
Can lightning jump from one cloud to another?
NO
Where does the friction occur in long jump?
Friction occurs between the athlete's feet and the takeoff board during the long jump. This friction allows the athlete to push off with force to propel themselves forward into the jump. Additionally, there is also friction between the athlete's body and the air as they move through the jump.
What is a sudden release of electricity that can jump between a cloud and the earth or between clouds?
Lightning is a sudden discharge of electricity occurring between clouds or between a cloud and the earth. It is caused by the buildup of electrical charge in the atmosphere and can be very powerful and destructive.
Are negative charges the charges that jump during static electricity?
Yes, Electrons (negative charge) are the particles that move.
What is the biggest jump in atomic weights between consecutive elements?
The biggest jump in atomic weights between consecutive elements occurs between hydrogen (H) and helium (He). Hydrogen has an atomic weight of approximately 1, while helium has an atomic weight of approximately 4. This increase of 3 atomic mass units represents the largest jump between consecutive elements on the periodic table.
Does lightning come from the clouds?
The source of lightning in thunderhead clouds is when there is a significant amount of ice in the cloud, most likely hail and there are 2 differing charges in 2 areas. The negative charge is at the bottom of the cloud, while the positive charge is at the top of the cloud. The ground is positively charge until there is an electrical discharge between the negatively charged cloud base and the positively charged ground, then it becomes mostly negative which then can open up the opportunity for a lightning bolt to jump from the top of the cloud, all the way down to the ground in another electrical discharge that is of greater electrical potential (voltage) than the first electrical discharge between the cloud base and the ground. This is because it takes more voltage to have a visible electrical discharge over a longer distance. There has to be 30,000 volts/cm of distance for a visible electrical discharge to occur.
