I'm doing a Science Fair project, and I can't find info on "What are the Variables needed to Create a Succesful Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Stright." If there any possibility that I could get info, and also so ideas on a project (perticularly in a plexy glass case) that would be great!
-Sam
Variables of Lightning
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SamUL
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- Project Question: I am doing a science fair, and my project is on "What are the variables it takes to create a successful bolt of cloud-to-ground lightning." I need to know this information, and if possible, how to house and experement on the topic(preferrably in a clear/plexyglass case). Thanks for your cooperation.
- Project Due Date: December 8, 2008
- Project Status: I am finished with my experiment and analyzing the data
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Ryan Bird
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Re: Variables of Lightning
Hi SamUL, this sounds like an interesting project idea! There is a wealth of scientific information on lightning, I would suggest starting with a simple google search on the topic. I did this and ended up at the website below.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/lightning.htm
Once you feel you have a good understanding you will then need to come up with an experimental question for your project. The link below can help with this.
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... tion.shtml
Keep in mind that lightning is very dangerous and it is not easy to experiment with. There are small scale devices that may be better suited to a science project (a Van de Graaf generator, for instance) so you may want to look into these as well.
Good luck and keep us posted!
- Ryan
http://science.howstuffworks.com/lightning.htm
Once you feel you have a good understanding you will then need to come up with an experimental question for your project. The link below can help with this.
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... tion.shtml
Keep in mind that lightning is very dangerous and it is not easy to experiment with. There are small scale devices that may be better suited to a science project (a Van de Graaf generator, for instance) so you may want to look into these as well.
Good luck and keep us posted!
- Ryan
"All inquires carry with them some element of risk. There is no guarantee that the universe will conform to our predispositions.." - Carl Sagan