Ask Question
8 January, 20:18

Estimate the total charge q on the cloud when the breakdown of the surrounding air is reached

+5
Answers (1)
  1. 8 January, 20:32
    0
    First, you must breakdown electric field:

    E = 9x10^9 q / R^2

    where R is the radius of the cloud

    q is the required charge.

    So this will come up to a solution of:

    q = E R^2 / 9x10^9

    = 3 x10^6 x (500) ^2 / 9 x10^9

    = 83.33 C.

    The answer is 83.33 C.
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Estimate the total charge q on the cloud when the breakdown of the surrounding air is reached ...” in 📗 Geography if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers