Understanding Lightning and Safety Measures

Who is Diana's unusual guest in the video?

• Her brother

• Her father

• Her friend

• Her teacher

At what age did Bill first experience being struck by lightning?

• 18 years old

• 15 years old

• 12 years old

• 10 years old

What was Bill doing when he was first struck by lightning?

• Walking in a park

• Swimming in a lake

• Playing in a field

• Driving a car

During Bill's second lightning encounter, what involuntary reaction did he experience?

• He began to laugh

• He started running

• He fell asleep

• His body straightened out

What material was used in the experiment to simulate lightning?

• Copper wire

• PVC pipe

• Aluminum foil

• Glass rod

What is the main difference between voltage and current as explained in the video?

• Voltage is potential energy, current is the flow of charges

• Voltage is the color of electricity, current is its brightness

• Voltage is like water flow, current is like water height

• Voltage is the speed of electricity, current is its direction

What is a Lichtenberg figure?

• A weather phenomenon

• A type of electrical circuit

• A type of tree

• A pattern on the skin after a lightning strike

What should you avoid during a lightning storm?

• Staying indoors

• Being near a tree

• Wearing rubber shoes

• Using a flashlight

Why is it safer to be inside a car during a lightning storm?

• Cars are made of rubber

• Cars have a Faraday cage effect

• Cars are grounded

• Cars are insulated

What is the recommended action if you are in a group during a lightning storm?

• Hold hands

• Sing loudly

• Spread out

• Huddle together