Question

What are may happen if a building does not have earthing?

• A. Lightning may strike a building due to the opposite charge causing fire or damage to the building
• B. In the rainy season, water increases the chances of lightning striking a building causing damage
• C. Both A & B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A & B

Sometimes electric discharge can take place between the charged cloud and earth. While passing over a tree or a tall building an opposite charge may be induced causing lightning to a building and if the charge is large it may cause severe damage and may prove to be fatal. In the rainy season water being a good conductor of electricity increases the chances of lightning striking a building.