Question

What is the necessary safety measure to be taken to protect tall buildings from damage due to lightnings?

• A. Install long metallic conductors over the building and connect it to ground.
• B. Install a web of conductors over the building.
• C. Have a roof top garden with tall tree.
• D. Install a tall insulator over the building.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Install long metallic conductors over the building and connect it to ground.

A lightning conductor is a long metallic rod used to protect buildings from the effect of lightning. A metal rod, taller than the building is installed and is connected to ground. In case of lightning the charges flow through the rod into ground as that is the least resistive path available to them.