Re: Masts, Lightning & Volts

On Mon, 1 Dec 2003 21:47:55 +1000, "The Real Andy"
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>"Reg Edwards" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>>
>> Suppose there's a fairly isolated well grounded antenna mast. Or a power
>> pylon in the middle of a field.  There may be people or animals wandering
>in
>> the vicinity.  Sooner or later lightning will strike a high mast.
>
>Lightning doesn't just strike the highest object. It strikes anywhere

If that's true then why do they advise people not to climb to the top
of trees and hold a golf club aloft during thunderstorms?


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