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How to reduce damages due to lightning ?

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(i) A lightning conductor is a metal rod, mounted on tall building.
(ii) When the lightning strikes the building , the metal rod provides a low resistance path to the charges.
(iii) As the charges flow through this rod, the building is saved from any damage.
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