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If we are talking about discharge through a gas such as the atmosphere, this is a breakdown in the normally insulating gas due to ionisation of the gas molecules and hence conduction of current, the discharge will cause visible light to be emitted. This is lightning in nature.
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∙ 13y agoWhen something has a buildup of net charge, getting rid of that charge is "discharging" it. For example, two metal plates near each other, but not touching (called a capacitor) will build up equal and opposite amounts of charge when connected to a battery. When the battery is disconnected the plate charges will remain. You can discharge the plates by placing a conductor (metal object) across the two plates. The chages aren't destroyed, just allowed to move from one plate to the other so the number of positive & negative charge on each plate is equal and resulting in no net charge buildup. Sometimes the charge buildup is large enough that it will discharge thru the air and you see it as a spark.
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∙ 10y agoA static charge is just an excess (or lack) of electrons from the surface atoms of a substance, always a non-conductor.
The discharge occurs when the "free" electrons find a low resistance path to ground.
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∙ 7y agoWhen a static charge builds up on an object, this is an unstable situation, and is unlikely to last long. The charge may dissipate gradually, e.g. carried away in small amounts by particles in the air, or it may all equalize at once, and this is referred to as a discharge. If a cloud gets charged up, eventually the charge may jump to earth, which is what we call lightening. (The flash is caused by ionization along the path the charge travels.) If you touch a charged object, the charge may flow through you to the Earth, and you may feel a shock.
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∙ 11y agoDischarging a static charge through an electronic component can damage it.
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∙ 15y agolightning is an example of electrical discharge
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∙ 13y agoIt is caused because the loss of static electricity as charge move off an object.
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What is the electrical discharge between a cloud and the ground?
That would be lightning.
What is eletrical storm?
A storm accompanied by lightning (electrical discharge) is called an electrical storm.
Does lightning have atoms?
No, lightning does not have atoms. Lightning is an electrical discharge that occurs when there is a difference in electrical potential between two points, typically between a cloud and the ground. It is the movement of electrons through the air that creates the lightning bolt.
What The electrical discharge in lightning often occurs between cloud and ground?
True for A+
What is a sudden electrical discharge that often accompanies thunderstorms?
A sudden electrical charge that accompanies thunderstorms is called lightning.
Is lightning convection?
No. Lightning is an electrical discharge.
What is the lightning?
natural electrical discharge in the sky/clouds
What is the visible electrical discharge produced by a thunder storm?
lightning
What is a visible electrical discharge from a storm cloud?
It is called lightning.
What is the electrical discharge between a cloud and the ground?
That would be lightning.
What is eletrical storm?
A storm accompanied by lightning (electrical discharge) is called an electrical storm.
Does lightning have atoms?
No, lightning does not have atoms. Lightning is an electrical discharge that occurs when there is a difference in electrical potential between two points, typically between a cloud and the ground. It is the movement of electrons through the air that creates the lightning bolt.
What Visible electrical discharge from a storm cloud is called .?
It is called lightning.
What is an electrical discharge between parts of clouds or between a cloud and the ground?
Lightning.
What The electrical discharge in lightning often occurs between cloud and ground?
True for A+
What is a sudden electrical discharge that often accompanies thunderstorms?
A sudden electrical charge that accompanies thunderstorms is called lightning.
What is the classic lightning called?
Classic lightning is simply called lightning. Lightning is an abrupt electrical discharge in the atmosphere. It is usually followed by a loud noise which it called thunder.
