Electricity FAQs
Do the words “shocked” and “electrocuted” mean the same thing?
No! Someone can be shocked by electricity and survive. [...]
Why can you sometimes see a spark if you can’t see electricity?
You can’t see electricity when it is flowing through [...]
Why does electricity try to get to the ground, and what does it do when it gets there?
It’s just the nature of electricity to move from [...]
Why can a bird stand on a power line and not get shocked?
It is easier for electricity to keep flowing through [...]
What is static electricity?
The shock you feel when you touch an object [...]
What is lightning?
Lightning is a large discharge of static electricity. During [...]
Does lightning ever strike fish?
Yes, it does. Because water conducts electricity, when lightning [...]
Who holds the world’s record for being struck by lightning most often?
According to Guinness World Records, Roy G. Sullivan, a [...]
Why shouldn’t I use a corded phone or electrical appliance during a thunderstorm?
There is a very small chance that a lightning [...]
How do batteries create electricity?
A chemical reaction within the battery forces electrons to [...]