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Q · Current ElectricityMedium · 45s
Statement: In a thundercloud, charges separate naturally. Which charges accumulate at the bottom of the cloud? Option: 18
TopicCurrent Electricity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Negatively charged particles gather at the bottom, inducing a positive charge on Earth’s surface, leading to lightning.
18
Final Answer: Option B — Negative
18