Which of the Following Statements Describes Why Someone Is Generally

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes why someone is generally safe inside a car during a lighting storm?

• A)The metal car body carries the lightning current around the passengers inside.
• B)The metal car body does not become electrically charged.
• C)The car's radio antenna acts as a lightning rod.
• D)The rubber tires provide insulation from the ground.

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