Originally posted by Starscream M
and you know for a fact that a normal lightning strike wouldnt do the same?
A normal lightning strike has enough energy to power a 100 watt lightbulb for just under two months
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_electricity_does_a_bolt_of_lightning_possess
Tony's first arc reactor, the one he built in the cave was stated to be powerful enough to keep the electromagnet running for several lifetimes.