Q.

You are travelling in a car during a thunder storm, in order to protect yourself from lightning would you prefer to :

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a

touch the nearest electrical pole

b

get out and be flat on the ground 

c

take shelter under a tree

d

remain in the car

answer is A.

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The metallic body of a car can be an equipotential surface in case of a lightning strike and prevent the passengers inside from getting an electric shock by grounding the electricity through the tires without conducting it anywhere else.

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You are travelling in a car during a thunder storm, in order to protect yourself from lightning would you prefer to :