When lightning strikes the Earth, a large number of charge particles enter the Earth. Does it become a charged body due to this? Explain with reasons.

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During a lightning strike, a large number of charges flow into the Earth. But the Earth is so large and massive that this addition of charge is negligible.
Hence, even when these charges are added into the earth, it still remains a neutral body.

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