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T0B10
Which of the following is true when installing grounding conductors used for lightning protection?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: C. Sharp bends must be avoided
Sharp bends must be avoided in lightning grounding conductors. Lightning current tends not to follow sharp bends and can jump off to nearby objects. Use gentle curves and short, direct runs.
Tip: Lightning hates sharp turns.