How are Fire And Lightening similar (besides heat, that is) ?

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How are Fire And Lightening similar (besides heat, that is) ?

2006-06-16 15:54:02 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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Besides light and heat, they actually aren't similar at all. Fire is caused by an exothermic chemical reaction involving oxygen gas. Lightning is caused by electrostatic discharge between the ground and clouds, or between clouds.

2006-06-16 16:21:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

They both emit heat, light and are energy and they both need immense friction to be 'created'

2006-06-20 00:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by maltease14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They both are sources of energy and emit light and can be created by friction.

2006-06-16 22:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Neilman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They both give off visible light. They both can start a fire.

2006-06-16 22:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by DR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋