IPod Users Struck By Lightning?
The use of Ipods and mp3 or mp4 players are the trend among all ages of people as they are good companions for office workers, students, joggers, readers, drivers and also professionals. It has become a necessary part of living, without it life seems bored and dull. It is also a bit hit in Asian countries such as Singapore. When traveling in the MRT and walking on the streets, it’s common seeing people having earphones plugged into their ears and singing away in the own musical world. However, could these Ipods turn out to be a threat to one’s life? Could it be a representative of a lightning rod?Well, the answer is ‘No’. Ipods are not lighting rods. We’ve seen warnings that we should not use Ipods for fear of being struck by lightning. However, investigation experts have stated that Ipods have nothing to do with being struck by lightning. Then, why is it that many Ipod users have got struck by lightning?
Actually, the Ipods or mp3/mp4 players don’t attract lightning. It is when the lightning strikes, the charge is conducted by the earphones straight to your head! So, the earphones are the culprit. But again, without the earphones, Ipods would no longer be such a favourite among the users.
Other than earphones, other portable devices such as mobile phones and also piercing, and even jewelry which may contain metal can potentially attract lightning and bring about serious injury such as ruptured eardrums and burns on the face.
Therefore, it is advised that we should remove any electronic and metal devices during thunderstorms and lightning until the storm passes as to prevent ourselves from serious injury.
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