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Lightning conductors are not put up to get hit by lightning as such. They can and do get hit by lightning but the expression "conductor" is a misnomer.
They act as a discharge to ground to prevent the buildup of static charge in an approximate "sphere" from the tip of the rod to the surrounding ground. Any lightning strike will tend to go across the surface of this sphere and provide protection for the people under the sphere. Thus standing near the tall building usually gives complete protection. The taller the building the better and wider is the protection
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What a lightning rob does?
It is called a lightning rod and it protects buildings from lightning by guiding the lightning into the ground.
How often does lightning strike trees?
lightening often strikes tall trees and buildings due to pointed end and action of point.
Is lightning a renewable resource?
A thing is a resource if we can use it. Lightning is certainly renewable, but it is not a renewable resource yet. When we put up high lightning conductors in stormy places and capture the electricity from them, then lightning will be a renewable resource.
What are the three major components of an integral lightning protection system?
air terminals, down conductors, supports
Is it more likely for a person to be struck by lightning while standing below a tall tree or a short one.give reason?
Below a tall tree because lightning usually strikes the tallest point. If you are beneath a tall tree, the lightning will be pointed in your direction.
Why are lightning conductors fixed to tall buildings?
Probably a Lightning Conductor. They say , in a Bad Storm, lightning will strike the Tallest building first. Cheers.
How do lightning conductors protect buildings from getting damage during lightning?
The lightning tries to hit you but the building block it, you are safe.
Why do churches need lightning conductors?
Lightning conductors or rods, protect a building from lightning hits by harmlessly draining of the electrical charge thereby preventing fire or other damage. Churches with steeples that tower over surrounding buildings and trees would be especially likely to attract lightning.
Do steel garages attract lightning strikes?
Contrary to popular myth... No. lightning is not attracted to metal buildings. It is conducted through metal though. Lightning is attracted to TALL buildings.
What to avoid when lightning strikes?
Trees, tall buildings, large clearings. Lightning strikes the tallest point.
What causes lightning to strike certain areas?
Normally lightning will more likely strike areas that are higher in elevation and objects that are good conductors of electricity. The path from cloud to ground is shorter and the required potential is lower. Thus, lightning frequently hits tall hills, tall buildings, and tall trees. Lightning also finds the easiest way to get to the ground without having to cross as much of the atmosphere. Except when ionized, air is not a good conductor. Lightning rods are designed to prevent damage to structures. They give the electric charges an easy path to the ground.
Did Benjamin Franklin make the lightning rode?
Yes so tall buildings could not get shocked.
Who invented lightning rods on buildings?
Benjamin Frankiln. To protect buildings from lightning
How can buildings be protected form lightning?
Tall skyscrapers use lightening rods to direct the lightening away from the building.
What object is commonly found at the tops of tall buildings to protect the people inside during an electrical storm?
A lightning rod.
Is it true that shield wires conductors located above the phase conductors protect the phase conductors against lightning?
Yes, but they're not 'phase' conductors, they're 'line' conductors.
What a lightning rob does?
It is called a lightning rod and it protects buildings from lightning by guiding the lightning into the ground.
