Lightning occurs when there is a flow of electric charge


Question: Lightning occurs when there is a flow of electric charge (principally electrons) between the ground and a thundercloud. The maximum rate of charge flow in a lightning bolt is about 20,000 C/s this lasts for 100μ or less.

A. How much charge flows between the ground and the cloud in this time?

B. How many electrons flow during this time?

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