Lightning is also known as :

Mechanical energy.

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Electric discharge.

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Potential current.

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Kinetic current.

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The correct option is B Electric discharge.
Lightning occurs when there is a build up of electrostatic charge in the cloud and it discharges with streaks of light and sound. Hence, lightning is also known as electric discharge.

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Lightning is also known as :

The correct option is B Electric discharge.Lightning occurs when there is a build up of electrostatic charge in the cloud and it discharges with streaks of light and sound. Hence, lightning is also known as electric discharge.

The correct option is B Electric discharge.
Lightning occurs when there is a build up of electrostatic charge in the cloud and it discharges with streaks of light and sound. Hence, lightning is also known as electric discharge.