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please forgive a not very scientific question, i am wondered if static electricity can penetrate a faraday cage, this has to do with ball lightning being seen in an aircraft.
wolram said:please forgive a not very scientific question, i am wondered if static electricity can penetrate a faraday cage, this has to do with ball lightning being seen in an aircraft.
No, a Faraday cage is designed to block out external electromagnetic fields, including static electricity.
A Faraday cage works by using a conductive material to create a shield around an object. This shield redistributes the electric charge on the surface of the cage, canceling out any external electric fields and preventing them from entering the cage.
While a Faraday cage is highly effective at blocking static electricity, it is not 100% effective. In certain cases, static electricity may still be able to penetrate the cage, such as if there are gaps or holes in the cage or if the static electricity is extremely strong.
Yes, a Faraday cage can protect against lightning strikes. However, the cage must be designed and built specifically for this purpose and must be properly grounded to divert the electrical current safely into the ground.
While a Faraday cage is an effective method of protecting against static electricity, it is not a foolproof solution. It can only protect against external electric fields and may not be effective against internal sources of static electricity, such as those generated by electronic devices within the cage.