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The voltage of clouds is `4xx10^(6)V` with respect to ground. In a lightning strike lasting `0.1s`, a charge of 4 C is delivered to the ground. The power of the lightning strike is

A

160 MW

B

80 MW

C

20 MW

D

500 MW

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The correct Answer is:
A
`because V=(W)/(Q)" "therefore` W=V`xxQ=4xx10^(6)xx4J`
`therefore`Power`=(W)/(t)=(4xx10^(6)xx4)/(0.1)`
`=16xx10^(7)W=160xx10^(6)W=160MW`
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