Question

What happens when earthing is not done for a lightning conductor?

• A. The lightning charges will not be attracted to the conductor
• B. The lightning will find a way to neutralize itself
• C. It will transfer the charges to the air surrounding the conductor.
• D. Lightning will not occur

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The lightning will find a way to neutralize itself

If a lightning conductor is not grounded, the lightning charge will not have a place to go to the ground. Instead, it will invariably find a path to discharge itself which will be through the body of the structure and damage it. Hence we have a need for proper earthing.