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During lightning, a huge amount of current flows. Which of the following happens alongside this phenomena?

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There will be generation of charges

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There will be loss of charges

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A large amount of heat will be generated

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
A large amount of heat will be generated

During lightning, there is a huge current flow between the clouds and ground. An enormous amount of heat is generated due to the heating effects of electric current.

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