Question

7. What is a lightning conductor? How does a lightning conductor prevent damage to buildings during
lightning?​

Answer 1

Answer:

the lower end of the lightning conductor is connected to a metal plate,which is buried deep under the ground. if lightning strikes,the lightning conductor provides an easy path for the charge to pass through to the ground,thus protecting the building.

Answer 2

lightning strikes the buildings or other objects because the materials in them provide an easier path to the ground than air. ... if lightning strikes,the lightning conductor provides an easy path for the charge to pass through to the ground,thus protecting the building.