When a car is struck by lightning, the resulting electric field inside the car is
A)normally huge, but for a brief time.
B)small enough to be safe for a passenger inside.
C)zero.

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The car acts as a Faraday cage, distributing the electric charge around the exterior and keeping the electric field inside the car at zero, thus protecting the passengers.

When a Car Is Struck by Lightning, the Resulting Electric