Question

Lightning is nothing but ________.

• A. electric discharge
• B. electricity
• C. electro - magnetic discharge
• D. magnetic effect

Answer 1

The correct option is A electric discharge

Lightning is a naturally occurring electric dischargeduring which two electrically charged regions, both in the atmosphere or one on the ground, cause a large transfer of electric charge.

This electric discharge happens due to the large magnitude of the accumulated charges between cloud particles and air. The air can no longer resist their flow and then charges are transferred to the earth or streaks on the ground in the form of lightning.