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Question
Write a short note on ‘Thunder and lightning’.
Short Note
Solution
- Thunder is a series of sudden electrical discharges resulting from atmospheric conditions.
- This discharge results in sudden flashes of light and trembling sound waves which are commonly known as thunder and lightning.
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