Q22.
During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the 1. Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky. 2. Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds. 3. Violent upward movement of air and water particles. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
D
Explanation
Thunder is the sound caused by the sudden increase in pressure and temperature from lightning, which produces rapid expansion of the air surrounding a bolt of lightning. This expansion creates a sonic boom-like sound. None of the listed options correctly describes this mechanism.