A person is in open space during a thunderstorm with no shelter (not even a tree) available nearby. Describe the safe position which he shouldtake to protect himself from lightning. Why is this position considered safe ?

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Safe position while lightning is to sit down and put the head between your hand so that you are not the tallest object around because lightning current tends to pass through taller objects. And also water bodies are to be avoided.

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