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skulliam4
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If given the decibels from the thunder and the distance away the lightning struck, would it be possible to tell the amount of electricity in that bolt of lightning? If so, a formula would be much appreciated.
Thunder pitch is also influenced by air density and altitude.
The formula to calculate the electricity of a lightning bolt is Q = I × t, where Q is the charge in coulombs, I is the current in amperes, and t is the time in seconds.
The current of a lightning bolt can be determined by dividing the charge (Q) by the time (t), or I = Q/t. The average current of a lightning bolt is around 30,000 amperes.
The typical charge of a lightning bolt is around 30 coulombs, but can range from 5 coulombs to 350 coulombs.
Yes, the formula Q = I × t can be used to calculate the electricity of all types of lightning, including cloud-to-ground, cloud-to-cloud, and intra-cloud lightning.
Yes, there are several factors that can affect the calculation of electricity of a lightning bolt, such as the distance from the lightning strike, the type and size of the lightning bolt, and the conductivity of the surrounding air or objects.