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During a thunderstorm, which one of the following is the most preferred place for hiding?

A

Wooden carriage

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Inside a car

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Inside a pool of water

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Open field

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Solution

The correct option is B
Inside a car

A big shed, house or the safest place is a car. The car is metal outside, so if lightning strikes it is like a Faraday cage. The lightning strike would actually follow the outside body of the car and then disappear into the ground.

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