Estimate the length of a thundercloud lightning bolt

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Thunderclouds typically develop voltage differences of about 1×10⁸ V. Given that an electric field of 3×10⁶ V/m is needed to produce an electrical spark within a volume of air, estimate the length of a thundercloud lightning bolt.

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