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Does lightning occurs when the positive charge on a storm cloud causes charging by induction on the ground or another cloud?
Lightning occurs when the buildup of negative charge in a storm cloud causes the air to become electrically conductive. This can then lead to a discharge of energy in the form of a lightning bolt, either within the cloud (intracloud) or between the cloud and the ground (cloud-to-ground).
Explain what causes lightning and thunder?
Lightning is caused by the buildup of electric charges in a storm cloud. When the charge difference becomes strong enough, it discharges as a lightning bolt. Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion and heating of air surrounding the lightning bolt.
What cause lightning in a storm?
Lightning is caused by the buildup of electrical charges within a storm cloud. When the charge difference between the cloud and the ground or between two parts of a cloud becomes too great, it discharges as a bolt of lightning.
What happens before lightning strikes?
Before lightning strikes, electrical charges build up within a storm cloud. As the charges separate, a negative charge forms at the bottom of the cloud and a positive charge builds up on the ground below. When the difference in charge becomes strong enough, a conductive path is created for the lightning bolt to travel between the cloud and the ground.
How does lightning strike from the ground up?
Lightning can appear to strike from the ground up due to a phenomenon called a "positive lightning strike." This occurs when a positive charge builds up on the ground, attracting the negatively charged lightning bolt. The bolt then appears to travel upward from the ground to the cloud.
What is sky lightning called?
Sky lightning is more commonly known as a lightning bolt or simply lightning.
How is charge separated in a lightning bolt?
The charge separates.
What is the difference between sheet lightning and a lightning bolt?
Sheet lightning is when a lightning bolt is obscured by clouds and only illuminates the cloud layer, creating a diffuse light. A lightning bolt is the visible discharge of electricity between clouds or between a cloud and the ground, typically following a distinct path.
What charge does a lightning acquire?
A bolt of lightning is almost pure electrons ... so the charge is negative.
Does the Lightning bolt travel down from the cloud or up from the cloud?
The cloud sends down electrons to the ground and when it finds a substance lightning can travel through than a discharge travels up to the cloud, the lightning. If you stand on rubber lightning wont discharge.
A lightning bolt occurs when billions of what are transferred at the same time?
A lightning bolt occurs when billions of electrons are transferred at the same time between clouds or between a cloud and the ground due to an imbalance of electrical charge. This rapid movement of electrons creates a discharge of energy in the form of a lightning bolt.
Can lightning strike backwards?
Lightning does not strike backwards, from the ground to the sky. It only moves in one direction, from the sky to the ground.By striking backwards, do you mean can the Earth give off a lightning bolt to the clouds? No.
