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Mahesh Chandra • 6.28K Points
Tutor III Physics

Q. To prevent damage from lightning, lightning conductors are used on tall structures. The lightning conductor

  • (A) Should be made of a good conductor but can be of any shape
  • (B) Should be in the form of a vertical rod
  • (C) Can be of any shape
  • (D) Should be made of a good conductor like copper with sharp-pointed edges
  • Correct Answer - Option(D)
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Explanation by: Mahesh Chandra
To prevent damage from lightning, lightning conductors are used on tall structures. The lightning conductor should be made of a good conductor like copper with sharp-pointed edges.

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