Question 21

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

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Solution

Lightning conductor does not allow the charge to accumulate on a building. It transfers all the charges to the earth, protecting the building from being struck by lightning.

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Question 3(c)

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