Question

How long does the whole process of a lightning strike take?

• A. A millionth of a second
• B. A thousandth of a second
• C. Less than a millionth of a second
• D. Less than a thousandth of a second

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Less than a millionth of a second

Lightning is a very fast event taking less than a millionth of a second. The sound commonly referred to as thunder comes after a lightning strike.