Find out how lightning works in a storm by safely creating mini-lighting bolts.
What Do You Need ?
Method 1
- A large iron or steel pot (not aluminum) with a plastic handle.
- Rubber gloves.
- An iron or steel fork.
- A plastic sheet (a dry-cleaner garment bag is good source).
Method 2
- Inflated balloons.
- Wool clothing - like a wool sweater - or a piece of real fur (No, don't use your pet!).
- A metal surface like a filing cabinet or a metal door knob.
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, Added: 27 May 2007
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/lightning.html