There are many such unique events or things around us which are so unique that it is surprising to see them. People may not know everything about these things, that is why people look at them with a very strange eye. Now take the trucks only. You must have seen trucks moving on the highway. One thing that must also be noted is that a chain (Why iron chain hangs behind truck) is tied behind it in the lower part. Have you ever wondered why these chains are attached to trucks? Let us tell you.
People often ask very interesting questions on the social media platform Quora. Recently someone asked why an iron chain hangs on the back of the truck. Many people have replied in this regard. Let us tell you that you must have seen these iron chains (Why chains tied behind truck) especially in those trucks which have round tanks. That is, the truck in which substances like petrol and diesel are transported.
Static electricity is reduced by neutralizing the truck chain. (Photo: Quora)
People asked questions on social media platform Quora
A user named Richard replied that many fuel tank trucks have iron chains to send static electricity to the ground. Such built-up static goes into the ground through chains. A user named Dayakar said that when a truck filled with fuel moves on the road, it gets charged due to friction. Because of this spark is produced. This spark can cause the fuel to catch fire. Due to the chain being connected, all the electricity goes into the earth and the charge becomes neutral.
Why is there a chain?
According to the reports of Mental Floss, Motor Biscuit, and DNN India websites, the answers given by people on Quora are completely correct. Electrostatic discharge may occur in trucks. When a truck travels, negative charge gets accumulated in it due to friction. Because of this, electrons travel from the ground to the tyre. Because of this, the metal body of the truck gets positively charged. Due to this, spark can occur due to negative and positive charges. To stop this spark, a chain is hung. These chains send the positive charge to the ground, this does not create a spark situation.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 18, 2024, 08:46 IST
