Can electricitiy arc between droplets of water?

Subject: Can electricitiy arc between droplets of water?

Date: Mon Aug 18 19:41:42 2008
Posted by Colten
Grade level: 10-12 School: R.A. Long High School
City: Longview State/Province: WA Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1219113702.Ph

Message:


For instance, if a lightning bolt strikes a metal water pipe, and the current 
is carried to a shower head, would the electric current pass through the shower 
head and arc down the water droplets until eventually electrocuting the person 
showering?

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