Saturday, October 3, 2015

Inquiry Hour Blog 1.1

Identifying Questions And Hypotheses
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150924124045.htm

Question: Can new methods that make longer streams of plasma with greater longevity lead to powered lightning rods?
Hypothesis: If a powerful laser beam shoots in the air and ionized the molecules, then it can channel a potentially damaging lightning bolt. 
Prior knowledge of hypothesis: If Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod to protect people from lightning strikes, then lasers could replace metal poles.


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