Question

Which of the following is true about a lightning conductor?

Statement 1: It should be at a height more than the structure and should extend well below the ground.

Statement 2: It should be at a height more than the structure and should just touch the ground.

• A. Both the statements are true
• B. Both statements are false
• C. Only statement 1 is true
• D. Only statement 2 is true

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Only statement 1 is true

The lightning conductor should be at a height more than the structure to be protected and should extend well below the ground as to effectively earth the system. If it touches only the ground, it will lead to ground charges.