During the construction of a building the lightning conductor was left hanging in the air by mistake. Would the lightning conductor be still effective? Explain.

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Should be connected to the ground by using any metal plate.

Should be not connected to the ground by using any copper plate.

Should be connected to the ground by using any silver plate.

None of these.

answer is A.

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The lightning conductor be still effective should be connected to the ground by using any metal plate.
The buildings use it as a safety precaution to shield them from lightning during thunderstorms. It consists of a metal rod that is connected to the ground and attached to the building so that lightning that strikes the building will pass through it directly and have no effect on the building. Since a lightning conductor functions when it is connected to the ground, it will not function in the scenario described. Therefore, if the lightning conductor was left hanging in the air, it would be ineffective.

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