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How does lightning occur during a thunderstorm?
A: Friction between clouds
B: Static charge separation
C: Condensation of water vapor
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Lightning occurs during a thunderstorm primarily due to static charge separation. Here's how it works:
Charge Separation: Within the storm cloud, strong updrafts and downdrafts cause the separation of positive and negative charges. Lighter, positively charged particles accumulate near the top of the cloud, while heavier, negatively charged particles gather at the bottom. This charge separation is crucial for lightning formation.
Electric Field: As the charge difference between the top and bottom of the cloud increases, it creates a strong electric field. The air, which is normally an insulator, can no longer withstand the intense electric field when the difference in charge becomes too great.
Lightning Strike: When the electric field is strong enough, it causes a breakdown of the air's insulating properties, resulting in a discharge of electricity. This discharge is what we observe as lightning. The lightning can occur between different parts of the cloud or between the cloud and the ground.
While friction between clouds and the condensation of water vapor contribute to the processes in a thunderstorm, it's the static charge separation that directly leads to lightning.
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