You Are Generally Safe Inside an Automobile During a Lighting

question 60

Multiple Choice

You are generally safe inside an automobile during a lighting storm because

• A) the car's radio antenna will act as a lightning rod:
• B) the rubber tires insulate you from the ground.
• C) metal cars do not become electrically charged.
• D) the metal car body will carry the lightning current around the passengers inside.

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