When a car is struck by lightning, the resulting electric field inside the car is
A) zero.
B) normally huge for a time longer than the lightning stroke itself.
C) small enough to be safe for an occupant inside.
D) normally huge, but for a brief time.

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The car acts as a Faraday cage, distributing the electric charge around the exterior and resulting in a zero electric field inside, keeping the occupants safe.

When a Car Is Struck by Lightning, the Resulting Electric