Question

A lightning conductor is made up of:

• A. copper
• B. glass
• C. ebonite
• D. wood

Answer 1

The correct option is A copper

The main attribute common to all lightning rods is that they are all made of conductive materials, such as copper and aluminum. Copper and its alloys are the most common materials used in lightning protection.
A lightning conductor is a metal rod or strap connecting the highest point on a building to the earth. Its purpose is to protect the building from a damaging discharge of electricity between the atmosphere and the building, that is, a lightning strike.