A) So that it collects the electric power present in the lightning
B) So that it repels the lightning that falls on the building
C) So that it forces the lightning to fall in an area where there are no buildings
D) So that it conducts electric charge to the ground when lightning strikes the building
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
A lightning conductor is a metallic device installed on tall buildings to protect them from lightning striking the building during a thunderstorm. The charge from the lightning gets 'attracted? to the conductor. All the charge then flows through it to the ground instead of to the building.
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