What Happens If Your Car Gets Struck By Lightning While You're In It?

The video debunks myths about lightning, such as the belief that rubber tires protect cars from lightning strikes. It explains that while rubber is an insulator, it cannot stop the powerful electric current of a lightning bolt. Instead, a car's metallic frame acts as a Faraday cage, directing the current around the car and into the ground, providing some protection. However, this protection is not absolute, especially in cars with poor metallic composition or convertibles. The video concludes with safety tips, emphasizing caution during thunderstorms.

Which of the following is a common myth about lightning strikes?

• Metal piercings attract lightning.

• Lightning cannot strike the same place twice.

• Lightning only occurs during rain.

• Lightning is harmless if you're indoors.

Why are rubber tires not effective in protecting a car from lightning?

• They are made of metal.

• They are not grounded.

• They conduct electricity.

• They are too thin to provide insulation.

What is the primary reason a car can protect its occupants during a lightning strike?

• The car's plastic interior.

• The car's rubber tires.

• The car's metallic frame.

• The car's glass windows.

What is a Faraday cage?

• A method to predict lightning strikes.

• A device that attracts lightning.

• A type of rubber insulation.

• A structure that blocks external electric fields.

What is a potential risk of being in a convertible during a lightning storm?

• The car's low height.

• The presence of metal parts.

• The increased speed of the car.

• The lack of a metallic roof.