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The voltage of clouds is `4 xx 10^(6) V` with respect to ground. In a lighting strike lasting `100 ms`, a charge of `4 C` is delivered to the ground. The power of ligthing strike is

A

`160 MW`

B

`80MW`

C

`20MW`

D

`500KW`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`P=(W)/(t)=(QV)/(t)=(4xx4xx10^(6))/(100xx10^(-3))=160 MW`
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