Asked by sophia

does lightning carry potential or kinetic energy?
Answered by Anonymous
The lightning strike occurs due to a large voltage (potential) difference between two places, for example a cloud and a metal mast. What you see though is a lot of motion of ions and electrons when the potential gets so high that the material (air) breaks down into + and - ions and current flows. Therefore I would say the cause is potential but the result is kinetic
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