In the thunderstorm, the charges accumulate near the upper edges of clouds are

negatively charged

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positively charged

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neutral

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B positively charged
We have to find the nature of charges on upper edges of clouds in a thunderstorm, the air currents move upwards while the water droplets move downward. This vigorous movement causes separation of charges. This leads to the positive charges collected near the upper edges of clouds and the negative charges to accumulate near the lower edges of the clouds.

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Which of of the given statements are correct regarding clouds during a thunderstorm?

1. Upper parts of the clouds are positively charged.

2. Cloud is electrically neutral (no charge) everywhere.

3. Upper parts of clouds are negatively charged.

4. Lower parts of clouds are negatively charged.

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