Physics 5054 · O Level · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

The diagram illustrates a copper lightning conductor fixed to a building. What is the reason that the lightning conductor is made of copper?

  • ABoth positive and negative charges can flow through copper.
  • BCopper can be electrostatically charged.
  • CSo the lightning conductor has a low electrical resistance.
  • DSo the heat is conducted away quickly.

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