Question

What should be the length of the metal rod used as lightning conductor?

• A. Shorter than the walls of the building.
• B. Same length or equals.
• C. Taller than the walls of the building.
• D. Nothing specific, can be of any length.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Taller than the walls of the building.

The lightning conductor should be taller than the walls of the building because lightning gets attracted to the taller targets.