The correct distribution of the charges during a lightning storm is?

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The negative charge in the upper portion of the cloud and the positive on the lower portion

Only a positive charge is present in the clouds

Only negative charge is present on the clouds

The positive charge in the upper portion of the cloud and the negative in the lower portion

answer is D.

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The correct distribution of the charges during a lightning storm is a positive charge in the upper portion of the cloud and a negative in the lower portion.
During a lightning storm, charge accumulates on the clouds. The upper portion of the clouds accumulates a positive charge, and the lower portion of the clouds accumulates a negative charge. The positive charge will follow the storm wherever it goes, causing cloud-to-ground lightning.
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