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Lightning is the result of air molecules being superheated (up to approximately 54,000° F, or six times the surface temperature of the sun!) by a massive surge of electricity. As such, lightning is always visible if you're close enough, though it may be obscured by opaque and semi-opaque materials such as clouds, smoke, soot, heavy snow, tornadic debris, etc.
As a general rule of thumb, if you're close enough to hear the thunderclap, you were probably close enough to see the lightning. (And if you can hear thunder, you're at risk of being struck by lightning, so take shelter immediately.)
Lightning happens when the negative charges (electrons) in the bottom of the cloud are attracted to the positive charges (protons) in the ground.
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Is lightning a light source or reflector?
Of course. Any source of light can be reflected from a mirror. The lightning itself will not reflect from a mirror.
What are some examples of electric discharge?
Lightning would be one.And the sparks of static electricity you see are too.
Lightening is caused by?
Lightning is static electricity.
How does lighning work?
Lightning rods provide an earthed conduit for the charge to flow along. The energy moves through the rod, through the attached cable and into the ground, dissipating with no ill effects. This as opposed to going through the house or building and setting parts on fire or destroying the circuitry.
Which is NOT a sign that a double displacement reaction has occurred?
1) Formation of a precipitate 2) Usually there is a colour change. 3)Neutralization reactions (also a double displ. reaction) involving an acid and a base form water which is a clue.
Where does lightning form?
Lightning forms in clouds.
What is the adjective form of lightning?
The noun lightning itself (electrical discharge) is used as a noun adjunct, rather than an adjective, in such terms as lightning bolt or lightning rod. Only when the intent is to show great speed or quickness (lightning speed, lightning reflexes) is lightning an adjective.
What kind of cloud forms lightning?
Cumulonimbus clouds form lightning
Do tornadoes cause lightning?
No. Since tornadoes form in thunderstorms they are usually accompanied by lightning, but they do not actually cause lightning.
How did a mushroom form in a lightning?
It isn't the lightning, but the rain, which promotes the growth of mushrooms.
Who is the first person to prove that lightning is a form of electricity?
Benjamin Franklin was the first person to prove that lightning is a form of electricity.
What is the past tense of lightning?
Lightning can be used as a noun (bolt of lightning) or an adjective (lightning fast). It is not a verb, so it does not have a past tense form.
What is a good form of electricity?
lightning
Why does lightning form?
a lightning form when cold air mass pushes warm air mass up because of this hard reaction it forms lightning. this is called cold air mass.
Is lightning a form of electromagnetic energy?
Yes, lightning is a natural form of electrical discharge that generates electromagnetic energy in the form of radio waves, visible light, and heat.
Why do thunder form?
thunder comes after the lightning. so, the lightning is related to how thunders are form. when lightning strikes, it warms the air surrounded to it. then, when the hot air meets and crash with each other, they make a noise.
Is thermal energy required to form lightning?
No, lightning is just a big spark of static electricity.
