alleryAn average negative lightning bolt carries a current of about how much?
A30 amperes
B300 amperes
C30,000 amperes
D3 amperes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 30,000 amperes
1. An average bolt of negative lightning creates a current of 30 kA.
2. 30 kA equals 30,000 amperes.
3. The smaller values are household-scale and far too low.
_Source: Wikipedia, Lightning, Positive and negative lightning_
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