Why is a lightning conductor installed on a building? - Vidyadip

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Why is a lightning conductor installed on a building?

A
So that it collects the electric power present in the lightning.
B
So that it repels the lightning that falls on the building.
C
So that it forces the lightning to fall in an area where there are no buildings.
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So that it conducts electric charge to the ground when lightning strikes the building.

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Answer

Correct option: D.

So that it conducts electric charge to the ground when lightning strikes the building.

A lightning conductor is a metallic device installed on tall buildings to protect them from lightning striking the building during a thunderstorm. The charge from the lightning gets 'attracted’ to the conductor. All the charge then flows through it to the ground instead of to the building.

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