University Physics Volume 2
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781938168161
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Chapter 1, Problem 82P
The energy released from condensation in thunderstorms can be very large. Calculate the energy released into the atmosphere for a small storm of radius 1 km, assuming that 1.0 cm of rain is precipitated uniformly over this area.
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