To prevent damage from lightning, lightning conductors are used on tall structures. The lightning conductor
A. Should be made of a good conductor but can be of any shape
B. Should be in the form of a vertical rod
C. Can be of any shape
D. Should be made of a good conductor like copper with sharp-pointed edges
Answer: Option D
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To prevent damage from lightning, lightning conductors are used on tall structures. The lightning conductor should be made of a good conductor like copper with sharp-pointed edges.This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Physics
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