Which of the following options provides the proper sequence of events in a lightning flash?
A)dart leader, return stroke, stepped leader, return stroke
B)return stroke, stepped leader, return stroke, dart leader
C)stepped leader, dart leader, return stroke, return stroke
D)stepped leader, return stroke, dart leader, return stroke

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct sequence of events in a lightning flash is as follows:
1. Stepped leader
2. Return stroke
3. Dart leader
4. Return stroke (often occurs in multiples)
Therefore, the sequence in option D (stepped leader, return stroke, dart leader, return stroke) is the correct one.

Which of the Following Options Provides the Proper Sequence of Events