Question

Select the correct statement(s) regarding lightning.

• A. During lightning, high current flows through the atmosphere.
• B. During lightning, no current flows through the atmosphere.
• C. It is a sudden electrostatic discharge between the electrically charged regions of the cloud.
• D. It is a sudden electrostatic discharge between the chargeless regions of the cloud.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A During lightning, high current flows through the atmosphere.
C It is a sudden electrostatic discharge between the electrically charged regions of the cloud.

Lightning is one of the most beautiful displays we can see in our nature. It can certainly be deadly at times because of the flow of charges at a high rate. It is a sudden discharge between the electrically charged regions of the cloud. Charging of the clouds happen due to rubbing.