During thunderstorm you are travelling in a car. To protect yourself from the lightning you will have to

remain in the car
get out of the car and lie flat in the ground
abandon the car and take shelter under a nearby tree
touch the nearest electric pole

Correct Answer: remain in the car

Explanation:

The Whole car - the body and inside - can be considered to be a hallow conductor. During the thunderstorm the body - i.e, the outside- gets a charge but there will be no charge inside. so the inside is safe.

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