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What was the lightning rod made of?

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When was the lightning rod made?

The lightning rod was first thought of in 1770 and was actually made in 1772 ~silence dogood~


What is a lightning rod made of?

Steel metal


What would happen if a lighting rod were made of an insulation material rather than conducting material?

Such a rod would not be a lightning rod. It would not attract lightning and would not work as a lightning rod. In fact, it would do nothing but stand up and occupy space.


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How powerful is a lightning rod?

A lightning rod is designed to attract and divert a lightning bolt and has no power of its own


How can I be struck by lightning?

hold a lightning rod up to the sky while lightning is striking


How much is insurance for a lightning rod?

I do not think you would need to insure an lightning rod.


When lightning hits a lightning rod where does the lightning go?

The ground


What impact did the invention of lightning rod have on society?

The lightning rod enabled people to have a system that prevented their house from being struck by lightning. It is a metal rod that prevented lightning from striking. Instead of striking the target it bounced off the rod and into the ground.


Who invented lightning arrester?

Lightning arrester or lightning rod is a rod paired with a conductor. The lightning arrester was invented by Benjamin Franklin in the late 1749.


How can a lightning rod help to make a home safe?

Lightning rod is grounded.So when light strikes lightning rod all the charge is transferred to earth without harming the house.


What a lightning rod?

A lightning rod is a metal rod placed in various structures to prevent lightning from striking them. It attracts the lightning to itself, and it is channeled into the ground.