Your instructor is driving his car during a storm when it is struck by lightning. Unfortunately, he survives. Explain (in detail!) how he was protected from any electric charges in this scenario. You do not need to submit a handwritten response to this question. Simply type your response in the space provided below.

Your instructor is driving his car during a storm when it is struck by lightning. Unfortunately, he survives. Explain (in detail!) how he was protected from any electric charges in this scenario. You do not need to submit a handwritten response to this question. Simply type your response in the space provided below.

University Physics Volume 2

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168161

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter5: Electric Charges And Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 52P: Suppose Earth and the Moon each carried a net negative charge Q . Approximate both bodies as point...

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