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2007-02-01 02:26:49 · 3 answers · asked by charlie b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The potential difference.
And generally planes don't get struck by lightning.
The amount of static electric current in the clouds wants to go somewhere where there is less resistance, so it shouts out through the path of least resistance towards the earth. (Since the earth is considered to be zero potential) Sometimes planes are in the way.
2007-02-01 02:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Michael Dino C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Simple, lightning will usually strike the object closest to it, an aircraft is pretty high in the air, therefore it becomes the closest target for lightning to hit.
2007-02-01 10:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by jason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voltage potential difference in clouds
2007-02-01 10:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋