Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 32, Problem 18A
What is lightning?
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To determine
To explain: The term lightning.
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Introduction:
Lightning is due to difference of charge or potential difference between the bottom of cloud and surface of the ground.
Lightning is the electric discharge takes place between the ground and clouds, or between the two clouds or within the clouds. Lightning is followed by Thunder. Cloud to ground lightning is very destructive in nature.
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