College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 15 - Electric Charge, Forces, and Fields - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 555: 20

Answer

Car has metallic body. Electric field inside metal is zero. So, it is safe to stay inside car during lightning.

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Car has metallic body. Electric field inside metal is zero. So, it is safe to stay inside car during lightning.
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