Question

what is lighting conductor

Answer 1

a metal rod or wire fixed to an exposed part of a building or other tall structure to divert lightning harmlessly into the ground.

Answer 2

Tall buildings,therefore have a pointed(usually)copper rod fixed on the highest point of the roof.The pointed rod is called the Lightning conductor. It is made up of a thick metal strip. If it is not present then the charge would pass through the walls of the building causing the damage to the materials and making the walls unsafe.