Lightning strikes a swimming pool

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When lightning strikes a swimming pool, the electrical charge can transmit through the water, posing a significant risk to anyone swimming. Although the pool may not form a complete circuit, the rapid influx of charge can still result in a dangerous current affecting the swimmer's body. The presence of ions in the water enhances the conductivity, increasing the likelihood of injury. Therefore, swimming during a lightning storm is extremely hazardous.

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  • Understanding of electrical circuits and conductivity
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  • Familiarity with the principles of electric charge and current
  • Awareness of safety protocols during thunderstorms
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This discussion is beneficial for safety professionals, electrical engineers, swimmers, and anyone interested in understanding the dangers of lightning in aquatic environments.

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If a lightning strikes a swimming pool, what happens to me if I am swimming?
I think it is not a complete circuit, so I won't get enormous current.
But, will the sharing of excess charge too fast and I get hurt?
 
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The same answer, if an electricity cable was connected from one end an electricity source and the other end was splashed in water..And u put ur bare leg into this water what will happen to u??

If water molecules can transmit the electiricity to ur leg, it'll transmit the charge of the lightning to ur whole body...
 
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Nomy-the wanderer said:
The same answer, if an electricity cable was connected from one end an electricity source and the other end was splashed in water..And u put ur bare leg into this water what will happen to u??

If water molecules can transmit the electiricity to ur leg, it'll transmit the charge of the lightning to ur whole body...

If it is not a complete circuit, I won't get hurt.
Nevertheless, lightning bring charges into the pool and my body will get the charge at a high rate resulting a large current?
 
An RC circuit with a battery isn't technically a closed circuit, but there's still current, if only for a while. If your swimming pool is electrolytic (which is almost certainly is), it will have ions that will be affected by the huge electric field. That is, yes, you will get hurt.
 

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