Answer:6.806 MN
Explanation:
Given
Charge on clouds is +44 C and -44 C
They are separated by 1.6 km
and electrostatic Force is given by
[tex]F=\frac{kq_1q_2}{r^2}[/tex]
[tex]F=\frac{9\times 10^9\times 44\times 44}{1600^2}[/tex]
[tex]F=\frac{17,424\times 10^9}{256\times 10^4}[/tex]
F=6.806 MN