Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923605
Author: Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher: PEARSON
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A lightning rod is a pointed copper rod mounted on top of a building and welded to a heavy copper cable running down into the ground. Lightning rods are used to protect buildings from lightning; the lightning current runs through the copper rather than through the building. Why does it do this?
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