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प्रश्न
Answer in your own words.
Why do farmers stick an iron staff into the ground while working in the field in rainy conditions?
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उत्तर
In rainy conditions, there is a very high chance of lightning striking the earth. So, the farmer, by putting an iron stake into the ground while working in the field in rainy conditions, makes sure that he and his crops remain safe in case lightning occurs. This is because the iron staff will be more prone to lightning than the crops and his body because of the iron staff being tall and metallic in nature. Thus, the electric charges from the clouds will flow to the ground through the staff without affecting the plants in case of lightning during rainy weather.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
What are the measures to prevent loss of life due to lightning?
Consider the statement given below and choose the correct option.
Assertion: It is safer to stand under a tall tree during lightning.
Reason: It will make you the target for lightning.
How lightning takes place?
Electric current is to be passed from one body to another. For this purpose, the two bodies must be joined by
If air and cloud were good conductors of electricity, do you think lightning could occur? Explain.
______ extreme heat will vaporize the water inside a tree, creating steam that may burn out the tree.
Sometimes lighting may be seen before the thunder is heard. Why?
Assertion: People struck by lightning receive a severe electrical shock.
Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
Assertion: People struck by lightning receive a severe electrical shock.
Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage. Assertion: It is safer to stand under a tall | tree during lightning.
Assertion: People struck by lightning receive a severe electrical shock.
Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
