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The bluish white streak of light seen during lightning is due to

A

a change of colour of the clouds, as charge passes between the clouds.

B

burning of clouds producing an intense white light.

C

air becoming white hot as charge passes between the clouds.

D

None of the above

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C

The bluish white streak of light seen during lighting is due to air becoming white hot as charge passes between the clouds.
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