A cloud-to-ground lightning discharge will sometimes appear to flicker. This is because?

a. ?you are able to see charges.
b. ?you are barely able to distinguish separate return strokes.
c. ?the bright light causes you to blink.
d. ?of refraction caused by turbulent thunderstorm winds.
e. ?your eyes momentarily get blinded by lightning.


ANSWER: b

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