Who invented the lightning conductor in America? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who invented the lightning conductor in America?

A. Nikola Tesla

B. Benjamin Franklin

C. Michael Faraday

D. Thomas Edison

Answer: Option B

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Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod to protect structures from catastrophic lightning strikes.

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