Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Description of the Principle

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the principle of a lightning rod?

• A) The lightning rod acts to discharge the thunderstorm.
• B) The lightning rod intercepts the lightning and safely carries the lightning current around the object it protects.
• C) Lightning rods have been used since the 1700s,but the principle of their operation is not known.
• D) Positive charge induced in the lightning rod repels the negative charge in an approaching step leader.

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