During lightning, streaks of bright light are seen. This is due to:

Infrared radiations from the Sun

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Ultraviolet radiations from the Sun

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Cosmic rays

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Discgharge of accumulated charges in the atmosphere

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The correct option is D Discgharge of accumulated charges in the atmosphere
There is discharge of charges, accumulated in a cloud, in to the atmosphere which causes streaks of bright light in the atmosphere.

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(i) Infrared radiations are used for photography in fog.

(ii) Infrared radiations are used for signals during the war.

(iii) The photographic darkrooms are provided with the infrared lamps.

(iv) A rock salt prism is used instead of a glass prism to obtain the infrared spectrum.

(v) A quartz prism is required for obtaining the spectrum of the ultraviolet light.

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