Thunderstorms Are Powered by the Heat Released When Water Vapor

question 31

Short Answer

Thunderstorms are powered by the heat released when water vapor changes to rain drops. How much heat is released when a gallon of rain falls? (1 gal = 3,785 g; specific heat of vaporization of water = 2,262 J/g)

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