Question

Buildings are more susceptible to a lightning strike because

• A. they are higher than their surroundings.
• B. roofs of buildings are wet in rainy season and hence become good conductors of electricity.
• C. the top of the building is wet and acquires an opposite charge to a cloud passing over the top by induction.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

Buildings are highly susceptible to a lightning strike because of the following reasons:

1. They are higher than their surroundings and closer to the clouds.

2. The roofs of buildings are wet in rainy season and hence become good conductors of electricity.

3. The top of the building is wet and acquires an opposite charge to a cloud passing over the top by induction.