2006-10-27 22:21:16 · 6 answers · asked by lng 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Lightning is the "static" discharge of electricity that builds up between the clouds and earth. The charge actually goes up from the ground to the clouds, even though the lightning appears to travel from the clouds down. (there is a complicated reason). This is why your skin will "tingle" and your hair will stand just before lightning strikes you. During a good rain storm, the rain drops will carry the static charge to the ground and no lightning
will take place. There are occasions when the charge is excessive even with rain and lightning strikes. From flash to bang, count the number of seconds and divide by 5.
So if 5 seconds go by between lightning and thunder, it is one mile away.
Lightning rods work in the way that they continuously allow the
static to trickle to ground and no charge builds up.
2006-10-28 04:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by orion_1812@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the contractor is the best conductor around.
2006-10-30 15:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by Professor Chitlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not easy to get hit by lighting, most people never get hit by lighting in there lives.
i wouldnt be metal framing a skyrise tower during a thunderstorm. while carrying sheets of metal flashing.
2006-10-27 22:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Avskull 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the contractor doing? if he is atop a structure,outside, metal object in his hand,yes it would be easier.
2006-10-27 22:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by DASH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah lightning is choosie they think that contractors shoud die and light a bulb too
2006-10-28 06:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by Rhiannon. Stay[[+]] 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's easier for it to hit a conductor! :-)
2006-10-27 22:36:36 · answer #6 · answered by j c 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋