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A long metal rod hammered into the ground to act as a grounding post.

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What is the Imaginary rod on which the earth rotate?

The axis


How can you create a lightning rod?

To create a lightning rod, you will need a metal rod or conductor that is tall enough to be higher than the structure it is protecting. The rod should have a pointed tip and be securely grounded to dissipate the electrical charge safely into the ground. It's important to follow local building codes and safety guidelines when installing a lightning rod.


How did lightning rod improve people lives?

The lightning rod (USA), lightning conductor (UK) is a metal rod that is placed on the top of tall buildings. A metal cable or strap connects the conductor to another metal rod sunk deep into the earth. The principle is that should lightning strike the building, it is attracted to the conductor and travels down the cable to be dissipated safely into the earth - so saving the building from lightning damage. Wooden building used to burn down under stikes from lightening. The lighten rod (Ben Franklin) gives the electricity a easy path to the ground instead of a heat-producing path through wood.


When lighting strikes a lighting rod the last place the charges flow is?

When lightning strikes a lightning rod, the last place the charges flow is into the ground through the metal rod, which provides a safe path for the electrical current. This helps protect the building from damage by directing the energy away from the structure and into the ground.


Why a freely suspended iron rod does not point N-S directions always. Why?

A freely suspended iron rod does not always point in the North-South direction due to the presence of local magnetic fields and variations in the Earth's magnetic field. Factors such as nearby magnetic materials, electrical currents, and geological formations can distort the magnetic field, causing the rod to align differently. Additionally, the rod's own magnetic properties and any residual magnetism can also influence its orientation. Therefore, while the Earth's magnetic field generally guides the direction, local anomalies can lead to deviations.

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What do you do with the Earth Rod in Final Fantasy I?

You're supposed to use the Earth Rod where you fought the vampire to open a new path.


An imaginary rod on which the earth rotates?

an axis


How much to drive a ground rod and attach grounding wire for pool motor?

If you are in the U.K. to supply and install an earth rod, earth cable and earth inspection box breaks down as follows: Labour 1.5 hrs £52.50 earth rod £ 9.00 15 Mts 16mm earth wire £15.00 Inspection box £ 8.00 ----------- £84.50


How does EARTH rod controls the leakages of electricity?

It acts as a ground


How can a lighting rod protect your buildings?

i moves the lightining into the earth


When lightning hits a lightning rod does it create spark or fire?

No, the current simply travels through the rod and spreads into the earth.


How can a lightning rod help to make a home safe?

Lightning rod is grounded.So when light strikes lightning rod all the charge is transferred to earth without harming the house.


Metal rod that directs lightning to earth?

A lightning rod is a metal rod installed on buildings or structures to protect them from lightning strikes by providing a path for the electrical current to safely reach the ground, thereby preventing damage or fire. When lightning strikes, the rod conducts the electrical charge to the ground, away from the structure, reducing the risk of damage or injury. Lightning rods are designed to be taller than the structure they are protecting and are often connected to a network of underground grounding wires.


What does the mother earth use to catch a fish?

umm... a fishing rod?


How does a lightning conductor helps?

to protect tall buildings . it consists of metal rod ending in spikes at top. the lower end of rod is attached to a copper plate buried deep in earth. if lightning does strike the building, it flows harmlessly to the earth through the metal rod' no damage is done to building


What is the Imaginary rod on which the earth rotate?

The axis


What does an axis mean?

Connective to the earth: An Imaginary line that the earth rotates on. To wheels: A Stick/tube/metal rod that wheels rotate on.