Question 6 — Would lightning occur if air - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 6 Class 8 - Pressure, Winds, Storms, and Cyclones (Curiosity)

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Q 6
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Would lightning occur if air and clouds were good conductors of electricity? Give reasons for your answer.

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Answer
No, lightning would not occur.

Explanation

  • Lightning happens because air is an insulator that keeps opposite charges apart.
  • Charges build up until the air's insulation suddenly breaks down, giving a flash.
  • If air and clouds were good conductors, charges would flow away steadily.
  • No large build-up would form, so there would be no sudden flash of lightning.
Conducting air would leak charges away, so no build-up and no lightning.
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