a) Every year lightning kills numerous cows during a thunderstorm. But interestingly enough, the cows don't have to be struck directly by the lightning to be killed. Explain how lightning striking the ground nearby might electrocute a cow.

a) Every year lightning kills numerous cows during a thunderstorm. But interestingly enough, the cows don't have to be struck directly by the lightning to be killed. Explain how lightning striking the ground nearby might electrocute a cow.

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Hi there please help here! Moreso with with part A.

a) Every year lightning kills numerous cows
during a thunderstorm. But interestingly enough, the
cows don't have to be struck directly by the lightning
to be killed. Explain how lightning striking the ground
nearby might electrocute a cow.
b) If you were caught in the middle of a
thunderstorm with severe lightning activity, would you
be safest in your car, standing under a tree, or lying
flat on the ground? Explain.

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