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If the materials used for constructing a building were good conductors, do you think lightning will strike the building. Will the lightning conductor be still required to be installed in the building?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Lightning and Conductors**: - Lightning is a discharge of electricity that occurs during a storm. It seeks the path of least resistance to the ground. - Conductors are materials that allow electric charges to flow freely. 2. **Construction Material of the Building**: - If a building is constructed using good conductors (like copper or aluminum), the electric charge from lightning will not penetrate the material. Instead, it will reside on the surface. ...
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