Lightning and Magnetic Field

Electricity and Magnetism

Step 1- watch the following:

• Watch the video “The Science of Lightning” in the Instructor Insights section. You can also watch it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzNk4w2k2h0
• Watch the video “Why the Earth’s Magnetic Field Matters” in the Instructor Insights section this week. You can also watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFVpwecixY

Step 2- Respond to the following:

(lightning)

• How do scientists believe lightning forms? Be sure to use the terms: electric charge and electric field.
• Why are we always told not to be the highest thing around when lightning strikes? Use what we have learned to explain why this is a bad idea!

(magnetic field)

• Why is planet Earth capable of sustaining life, but Mars is not?
• How is the Earth’s magnetic field important to us? What would happen if it suddenly disappeared?

Step 3- Independent research

Research and report what creates the magnetic field that surrounds our planet. Suggest reasons why Mars does not have a magnetic field. Please include a link to the article or site where you found your information

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