A lightning conductor installed in a building :

Does not allow the lightning to fall on the building

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Repels the lightning

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Forces the lightning to fall in an area where there are no buildings

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Conducts electric charge to the ground when lightning strikes the building

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Solution

The correct option is D Conducts electric charge to the ground when lightning strikes the building
Lightning conductors are installed in buildings to provide a path for electric discharge during lightning strike and let them to reach the ground and protect the building from lightning strike.

Answer-(D)

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