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Why aren't lightning bolts straight?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

Lightning bolts are not straight because they are looking for the path of least resistance

Lightning bolts want to find the path of least resistance so they can make it to the ground faster. Lightning bolts are zig-zag because they are finding the easiest path to the ground.

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