Which of the following statements provides the most accurate description of the principle of a lightning rod?
A)It stores the electricity carried by the discharge.
B)It intercepts the lightning and safely carries the current around the object it protects.
C)It acts to discharge the thunderstorm.
D)The positive charge induced in it repels the negative charge in an approaching stepped leader.

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A lightning rod intercepts the lightning and provides a safe path for the current to flow to the ground, preventing damage to the structure it protects. It does not store electricity or discharge the thunderstorm. While the lightning rod can attract the lightning by its elevated position, it does not repel the stepped leader but rather provides a path for the charge to flow safely.

Which of the Following Statements Provides the Most Accurate Description