Which of the following effects best explains a lightning strike during a thunderstorm? a. Charging by antennas b. Charging by polarization c. Charging by conduction d. Charging by induction e. Charging by friction

Which of the following effects best explains a lightning strike during a thunderstorm? a. Charging by antennas b. Charging by polarization c. Charging by conduction d. Charging by induction e. Charging by friction

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Which of the following effects best explains a lightning strike during a thunderstorm?

	a.	Charging by antennas
	b.	Charging by polarization
	c.	Charging by conduction
	d.	Charging by induction
	e.	Charging by friction

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