Explain how a lightning conductor protects a building?

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To protect tall buildings from damage by lightning, lightning conductors are fixed on them. A lightning conductor consists of a metal rod with spikes at the top end. The lower end of the rod is attached to a copper plate buried deep in the earth. If lightning strikes a building, it flows harmlessly to the earth through the metal rod, causing no damage to the building.

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Explain how does lightning conductor protect a building from getting struck by lightning.

(a) How does a lightning conductor protect a tall building? Name the scientist who invented the lightning conductor.

(b) Why are lightning strikes more frequent in hilly areas?

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State whether the following statement is true or false.
Lightning conductor cannot protect a building from lightning.

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