A. When the clouds are in a “negative” state of electricity.
Q. When does lightning pass from the clouds to the earth?
A. When the clouds are in a “positive” state of electricity.
Q. What is meant by the clouds being in a “positive state of electricity?”
A. When the clouds contain more electric fluid than they generally do, they are said to be in a positive state of electricity.
Q. What is meant by the clouds being in a “negative state of electricity?”
A. When the clouds contain less electric fluid than they ought to do, they are said to be in a negative state of electricity.
Q. Does the flash proceed from a negative or positive body?
A. Always from a positive body, or one over-burdened with electric fluid.