2006-12-25 21:24:49 · 9 answers · asked by sivaxyz88 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The positive charge from lightening is being negated by negative charge of ground and all grounded objects. So, as the house is grounded, after lightening strike the electrons from earth are moving through all objects between ground and stroked point. As the movement of electrons in circuit with resistance higher than 0 emits heat, most objects are being burned or damaged.
2006-12-25 21:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by Gerino 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When lightning strikes a house, it is seeking the path of least resistance to ground. Most houses have a metal (copper?) pipe projecting from the roof to vent the drain system. This should conduct the strike to ground. Also a TV antenna on the chimney would help. As the lightning surge passes to ground, it can induce a voltage in pipes and wiring and you should not shower or use a phone (except a cell phone or portable phone) during a lightning storm. Sometimes when a bolt of lightning can not find a good path, it may enter the house to find a pipe or wiring, etc. and may even start a roof fire. A heat detector in the attic would help with an alarm.
2006-12-25 23:43:51 · answer #2 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Static electricity is generated whenever two materials are in contact with each other. One material becomes charged positively, and the other negatively.
Combing or brushing can electrically charge your hair making you positively charged. When you "go near" something earthed a spark may jump across.
Lightning is also static electricity from thunder clouds becoming postively charged and earthing itself on the "nearest" point i.e. a house
The lighting will make its way down the quickest route to ground so everything in its path is toast.
Some buildings have "lightning rods" that attract lighting and takes it to ground safely
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2006-12-25 21:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by Truth D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where it hits. If the house has a Lightning rod the electrons are grounded.
2006-12-28 07:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by Narayan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where it hits.....if it hits a conductor sich as an areal antenna, most probably the electricity will pass to the ground, if it hits the window, most probably it will break due to the force, or if it hits walls having higher insulation to the electricity, most probably it will be burnt...I think
2006-12-25 22:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by minah blues 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on many factors
2016-08-14 07:23:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you ever seen a piece of bacon in a fry pan? then thats what you look like
2006-12-25 21:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by haggisbasher 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all electronic equirment get damaged
2006-12-28 21:47:26 · answer #8 · answered by MUDIT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe burn
2006-12-25 21:29:43 · answer #9 · answered by melissa m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋