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प्रश्न
Explain how does lightning conductor protects a building from getting struck by lightning.
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उत्तर
Lightning conductor does not allow the charge to accumulate on a building and transfers all the charges to the earth, protecting the building from being struck by lightning.
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Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
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Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage. Assertion: It is safer to stand under a tall | tree during lightning.
Assertion: People struck by lightning receive a severe electrical shock.
Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
