During a Lightning Discharge, 30 C of Charge Move Through

question 17

Multiple Choice

During a lightning discharge, 30 C of charge move through a potential difference of 1.0 * 10⁸ V in 2.0 * 10^-2 s. The energy released by this lightning bolt is:

• A) 1.5 * 10¹¹ J
• B) 3.0*10⁹ J
• C) 6.0 * 10⁷ J
• D) 3.3 * 10⁶ J
• E) 1500 J

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