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GK QUESTION#2962

Lightning can strike which of the following? I. Telephone wires II. Electrical wires

  1. AOnly I
  2. BOnly II
  3. CBoth I and IICorrect answer
  4. DNeither I nor II
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C. Both I and II

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Both electrical lines and wired telephone lines can be struck or carry a lightning surge. Lightning can enter buildings along these conductive paths; being indoors does not make touching such wiring safe during a storm.

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