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A golfer and her caddy see lightning nearby. the golfer is about to take his shot with a metal club, while her caddy is holding a plastic handled umbrella. which person is at greater risk? Explain why?
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A golfer and her caddy see lightning nearby. the golfer is about to take his shot with a metal club, while her caddy is holding a plastic handled umbrella. which person is at greater risk? Explain why?

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The golfer is at greater risk.

Step-by-step explanation:

The golfer is holding a metal club. Metal is a good conductor for electricity (lightning), meaning electrons can pass through easily. Her caddy is at lesser risk because she is holding a plastic handled umbrella. Plastic is an insulator, which does not easily allow the movement of electrons to pass.

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