electricity+and+magnetism4

1.My balloon stuck for zero seconds. 2.Because my balloon stayed on the wall zero seconds, I don`t think it will stay up for the entire party. 3.I think that my balloon fell because of the static electricity. 4.The balloons negative charges repel negative charges on the wall.This leaves a row of positive charges on the edge of the wall.The negatively charged balloon is attracted positive charges and the balloon sticks to it. 5.A rubbed balloon repels another rubbed balloon. 6.Inside a thundercloud water and ice rub together and this separates positive and negative charges. Light and positive charges gather at the top of the cloud.Heavy,negative water particles settle at the bottom of a cloud. The charge keeps building up.Compared to the bottom of the cloud,the ground below is positively charged.Soon the buildup is to great.Charges jump the gap between the cloud and the ground as a discharge and lightning appears.some ways to keep yourself safe from being struck remember;stay away from high places such as a hill, get out of the water,stay away from trees and other tall objects,crouch down if you feel your hair stand up,don`t use the telephone, if you are in a car stay inside close all windows and doors, don`t touch electrical devices or anything made of metal. 7.I don`t think a wood lightning rod would because lightning can cause fire or leave severe burn marks on wood.