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Lightning rod

technology Maturity 7-9

A lightning rod is a metal pole.

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Lightning-rod-diagram.svg
It sits on top of a building. It catches lightning from the sky. Then a wire carries the spark to the ground. This helps keep the building safe from fire. It is a smart tool. Do you see metal poles on tall roofs?
CN Tower struck by lightning-Edit(Taxi).jpg
CN Tower struck by lightning-Edit(Taxi).jpg

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CN Tower struck by lightning-Edit(Taxi).jpg
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Drawing of a country store by Marguerite...
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Lightingrodplacement.png
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Statue auf dem Bayerischen Landtag 3427.JPG
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Pointed Lightning Rod.jpg
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Lightning Rod Meteora.jpg
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 12.9 | Vital Level 5