Question

The solid water (or hailstones) falling from the upper portion of the cloud carry electrons with them, leaving the upper portion positively charged.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

According to the charge distribution on clouds, when the hailstones carry electrons with them, and accumulate at the bottom of the cloud. Thus, the upper portion of the cloud is left positively charged and the bottom of the cloud is left negatively charged.