Question

How do lightning rods serve to protect buildings from lightning strikes?

Answer 1

Lightning rods absorbs the shocks and it directly into the ground and protects the bulding.It is directly connected to ground and are fitted on top of the building and towers.

Answer 2

A lightning rod (US, AUS) or lightning conductor (UK) is a metal rod mounted on a structure and intended to protect the structure from a lightning strike. If lightning hits the structure, it will preferentially strike the rod and be conducted to ground through a wire, instead of passing through the structure, where it could start a fire or cause electrocution. Lightning rods are also called finials, air terminals, or strike termination devices.