alleryStart learning →A building's lightning conductor chiefly provides?
AAn insulating barrier around the building
BA store for lightning charge above the roof
CA source of charge for nearby storm clouds
DA conducting route for current to Earth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A conducting route for current to Earth
A lightning protection system offers a conducting path towards Earth instead of through vulnerable structural materials.
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