Where is the lightning rod on a car?
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Cars do not have lightning rods. Here are the reasons why cars do not need lightning rods: 1. Material: The car body is made of metal, which provides a shielding effect. Even if lightning strikes the car, it will not harm the occupants, making the car cabin an ideal place to avoid lightning strikes. 2. Insulation performance: The tires of a car have excellent insulation properties. If lightning strikes the car and electrifies it, the current cannot form a circuit to the ground, posing no danger to people or the car. 3. Conductive substances: The tires may have water or other conductive substances on them, and some are equipped with anti-static grounding wires. When lightning strikes the car and electrifies it, the current flows along the metal surface and does not harm the occupants. The current is conducted through the car's surface to the tires with water or other conductive substances, or through the anti-static grounding wire to the ground, forming a circuit without causing harm to people or the car.