Does anyone know of lightning ever hitting a moving car?

If so what happens? I, mean would the car blow up?

Luv_Li832006-04-29T12:49:50Z

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yeah i saw something in the news about that. i thought it was a fake story but it's true and it can happen.

Mr. Scientist2006-04-29T12:51:00Z

Lightning usually doesn't hit cars ever because they sit on ruber tires and so are insulated from the ground.

If your car is hit by lightning, It might fry the electronics. It would not blow up. When you get out of a car hit by lightning (you would be fine) you need to be carefull not to touch metal on your car and the ground at the same time for a short while after the lightning hit.

Electricity can only hurt you when you are grounded. If you are insulated, you will be fine.

Bart H2006-04-29T12:48:53Z

Yes, I saw it on television.

And no, the car won't blow up. A car is like the Faraday cage.

ijrg2006-04-29T12:48:31Z

WELL I DON'T KNOW ABOUT IT MOVING, BUT LIGHTING ONCE HIT MY CAR AND IT WAS PARKED, AND YES IT DID BLOW UP.

Daggy2006-04-29T12:48:13Z

yea, mine. it wouldnt blow up cause of the rubber. the paint falls off though.

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