Question

How does a lightning conductor protect a tall building? Name the scientist who invented the lightning conductor.

Answer 1

Answer:

Benjamin Franklin

In order to protect house or tall building from damage due to the lightning, Benjamin Franklin first discovered a device called the lightning conductor in 1749. It is just a copper strip which is fixed to the outside wall of the building and its lower end put deep in the ground.

Answer 2

Lightning conductor: Explanation:

• Lightning conductor was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1749.
• Lightning conductor is a rod of conducting material, its base is in the earth and top of the rod is situated in the roof of the building.
• It is passed through building in such a way that it does not touch any another conducting material of the building.
• Thus, when the lightning strikes above the building, the charges from the lightning moves from tip of the conductor to ground of the building.
• When charges reaches ground, it is neutralised.
• This protects the building from electric charges produced by lightening.