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Statement: The potential difference created between the top of the atmosphere and the surface of the Earth is lower than the potential difference between lower part of a thunderstorm and the surface of the Earth.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The potential difference created between the top of the atmosphere and the surface of the Earth is approx. 400 kV, but potential difference between lower part of a thunderstorm and the surface of the Earth is 20-100 MV. The statement is true.

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