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Lightning Conductor
A lightning conductor is a metal system designed to protect a building by providing a low-resistance path for electric charge to reach Earth safely.
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Lightning Conductor
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Lightning Conductor
A lightning conductor is a metal system designed to protect a building by providing a low-resistance path for electric charge to reach Earth safely.
Structure
It normally includes:
a metal rod or terminal near the top; a thick conducting cable; * a good connection to Earth.
If lightning strikes the system, the large current is directed through the conductor toward the ground rather than through the building structure.
Earthing
Earthing connects the conductor to Earth, which acts as a large charge reservoir.
Important Point
A lightning conductor does not “stop thunderstorms.”
Its purpose is to reduce damage by providing a safer electrical path.
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