Question

Select the true statements regarding lightning.

• A. True
• B. False
• 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

True

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 which can certainly be deadly at times which is the flow of charges at a high rate. It is a sudden discharge between the electrically charged regions of the cloud. As we know that it occurs due to electrically charged storms but still the method of charging of clouds remains elusive.