Which of of the given statements are correct regarding clouds during a thunderstorm?
1. Upper parts of the clouds are positively charged.
2. Cloud is electrically neutral (no charge) everywhere.
3. Upper parts of clouds are negatively charged.
4. Lower parts of clouds are negatively charged.
Which of of the given statements are correct regarding clouds during a thunderstorm?
1. Upper parts of the clouds are positively charged.
2. Cloud is electrically neutral (no charge) everywhere.
3. Upper parts of clouds are negatively charged.
4. Lower parts of clouds are negatively charged.
The correct option is D Both 1 and 4 are correct
Lightning occurs when there is a charge separation in the cloud. When thunderstorms grow, electrical charges build up within the cloud. In clouds, the upper parts of the cloud are usually positively charged and the bottom of the cloud becomes negatively charged. Oppositely charged particles gather at the ground below the cloud. The electric field induces a movement of electrons from the cloud down towards the Earth.
Hence, among the given statements, statement 1 and 4 are correct.
Both 1 and 4 are correct
Lightning occurs when there is a charge separation in the cloud. When thunderstorms grow, electrical charges build up within the cloud. In clouds, the upper parts of the cloud are usually positively charged and the bottom of the cloud becomes negatively charged. Oppositely charged particles gather at the ground below the cloud. The electric field induces a movement of electrons from the cloud down towards the Earth.
Hence, among the given statements, statement 1 and 4 are correct.
