Understanding Lightning and Static Electricity

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What is lightning a result of?

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Static charges built up in clouds that contain a large amount of moisture.

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What creates lightning bolts in thunderclouds?

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The discharging of static electricity.

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In what direction does current always flow?

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From negative to positive

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What do lightning rods provide?

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An easy path to ground for current.

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What does Earth contain?

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Magnetic poles.

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What is the application of static electricity used for?

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During the manufacture of sandpaper.

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Can a thundercloud contain both positive and negative electric charges?

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yes