A. True or False: You should not touch someone who has just been struck by light

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A. True or False: You should not touch someone who has just been struck by lightning because you might get electrocuted.

B. True or False: Every lightning strike produces thunder.

C. If you see a flash of lightning and hear thunder 8 seconds later, how far is the lightning from you?

D. Why is lightning most common in Florida?

E. If you are about to be struck by lightning, your hair might stand up on end. This is because the electric field around you will be very large. How large is the electric field (volts/meter) in an area that is about to be struck by lightning?

Explanation / Answer

Answer A: False. Anyone who is struck by lightening does not retain any electrical charge in their body. The electrocution is not happening continually like it would happen if a person was electrocuted by a continuous supple of electricity (as seen in the case of touching a live wire). A preliminary first aid (CPR is vital) is provided to those who have just been electrocuted even if they appear dead.

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