Lightning Does Strike Twice

Synopsis

Describes some of the physical mechanisms responsible for electrostatic charging of a thundercloud and the subsequent precipitation and electrical discharges resulting in lightning. The role of pointed objects which can intensify the electric field near them is also demonstrated.

Series

Discovering Physics, Course S271

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1983

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

General science courses; 1st- or 2nd-year BSc; useful background material for university professional specialists on physical meteorology.*

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

lightning; meteorology

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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