Question

During a lightning, which of the following occurs?

• A. Electrons flow from the cloud to the ground.
• B. Protons flow from the cloud to the ground.
• C. Electrons flow from the ground to the cloud.
• D. Protons flow from the ground to the cloud.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Electrons flow from the cloud to the ground.

Lightning occurs when significant amount of charges are accumulated in the clouds causing the insulating capacity of the air to break down and there by causing a rapid discharge of electricity. During this process, electrons flow from the clouds to the ground.