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Q: How does a thundercloud induce a charge on the Earth?
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What charge is on top of a tree beneath a thundercloud?

The charge on the top of the tree could be positive or negative, depends on the direction of the wind. If the wind is in the same direction of the earth's rotation around the sun, the charge is negative, and vise versa.


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