Lightning is due to
- A. The flow of charges between different parts of the cloud ✓
- B. The short-circuiting of charges between the upper and lower surfaces of the cloud
- C. The collection of positively charged particles on the base and collection of negatively charged particles at the top of the cloud
- D. The induction of positive charge on the ground below the negative charge at the base of the cloud
Correct Answer: A. The flow of charges between different parts of the cloud
Explanation
Lightning is a massive electrostatic discharge that occurs when charges flow between differently charged regions, such as within a cloud (intra-cloud lightning) or between a cloud and the ground.
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