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The lightening conductor is connected to interface with ground or "earth" through

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a cathode
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an anode
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an electrode
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a semiconductor
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Solution

The correct option is B an electrode
Conductor cables carry lightening current from lightening rod to the ground. Since electrode is an electrical conductor. These conductors are bonded to earth either through the metal structure of a pole or tower, or by additional ground electrodes installed at regular intervals along the line.
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