Dust Particles in the Martian Atmosphere can Create Static Electricity, but not Enough to Endanger the Rovers
- Sun 28 Feb 2021 04:43:AM
Lightning is one of the most powerful forces in nature. Up to 1 billion volts of electricity can flow into a strike in less than a second. Such a large energy buildup can be created by even a relatively simple cause – two particles rubbing together. A team at the University of Oregon has now …
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