How does a lightening conductor protect the buildings?
(A) It absorbs the charges released by lightening
(B) It helps the charge to pass into the earth without
damaging the building
(C) It scatters the charge from lightening
Answer / guest
( B ) It helps the charge to pass into the earth without
damaging the building
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