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What is the primary purpose of a lightning conductor?

To protect buildings from damage during lightning strikes (correct)
To capture lightning strikes
To attract more lightning
To enhance the beauty of the building

Lightning can damage the earth.

False (B)

What is the process of transferring electrical charge to the earth called?

earthing

Lightning conductors are typically made up of __________ metal spikes.

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Which of the following is not a recommended safety rule during a lightning storm?

Climb to the roof of the building (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the parts of a lightning conductor with their functions:

Sharp metal spikes = Attract lightning strikes Metal plate = Transfers charges to the earth Copper strips = Conducts electricity Buried metal plate = Grounding of the conductor Signup and view all the answers

What additional benefit is mentioned about lightning?

It increases the amount of ozone in the air (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are buildings equipped with lightning conductors?

To protect them from damage during lightning strikes. Signup and view all the answers

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Lightning Conductor

A metal rod with a pointed end fixed at the highest point of a building and the other end connected to a metal plate buried deep in the ground. It serves as a pathway for lightning strikes to safely travel into the earth.

Earthing

The process of transferring electrical charge from a charged object to the earth.

How a Lightning Conductor Works

During a lightning strike, the lightning conductor provides a low resistance pathway for the electrical charge to flow from the sky, through the building, to the earth.