2007-08-20 10:43:55 · 4 answers · asked by scubalizard.geo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
This is electricity and water, if the body of water would be an ocean then it will be salt water and be a better conductor. Lightning is also trying to find the path of least resistance to a grounded source.
2007-08-20 23:56:19 · update #1
Across the surface, especially if it's salt water. Lightning stays near the surface of good conductors.
2007-08-20 17:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since water is a liquid, the energy -in the form of heat -should spread out like a semi-sphere under water.
2007-08-20 18:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by coldfire_blacksheep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both. but more linearly at the top because of the force involved.
2007-08-20 18:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by claire_is_my_name 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lineraly
2007-08-20 17:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by J T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋