A lightning conductor is made of a _______ strip.

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Solution

A lightning rod or a lightning conductor, needs to be an excellent conductor to allow the flow of electrons to the ground.
Wood, rubber and plastic are poor conductors of electricity so they cannot serve the purpose whereas copper being metal, is a good conductor of electricity. Hence, it can be used as a building material for a lightning rod.

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