Lightning is an example of___.

static charging

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charging by conduction

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charging by induction

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static discharge

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The correct option is D
static discharge

Lightning occurs because of static discharge from clouds. Two oppositely charged clouds interact with each other to produce the discharge.

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Lightning is an example of___.

The correct option is D static discharge Lightning occurs because of static discharge from clouds. Two oppositely charged clouds interact with each other to produce the discharge.

The correct option is D
static discharge

Lightning occurs because of static discharge from clouds. Two oppositely charged clouds interact with each other to produce the discharge.