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If a building materials that are good conductors, would lightning strike the building? Would a lightning conducter be still required to e installed? Why/ what not?

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Yes, lightning conductor will be needed to be installed because the lightning tends to strike the highest point of reach so the lightning conductor should also be placed at the top of tall buildings
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