Question

*Why is the lightening conductor mounted on the highest part of the building?*

1️⃣ In the rainy season, the electric charge of the electrically charged cloud is conveyed to the ground through a copper strip.
2️⃣ Avoiding damage to the building due to lightening during rains.
3️⃣ To protect the surrounding area from lightning strikes.
4️⃣ All are correct.​

Answer 1

All are correct is the correct option.

• Lightining rods are usually metllic rods that hold property of conduction. They guide the light to ground in case of buildings and water in case of ships.
• Cause of fire, in absence of lightining rods, due to lightning in buildings is due to transfer of heat through non conducting area, which in turn heats up due to high resistance subsequently resulting in fire.