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प्रश्न
Faraday kept a souvenir of his failure as a source of inspiration.
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उत्तर
- Faraday kept a solitary glass brick on his shelf as a souvenir to remind him of those terrible times.
- He wanted to reflect on his failure and the efforts he made throughout those challenging times.
- He hoped it might encourage him during these trying times.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write what is implied in the following sentence.
But few know his inspirational life story, which is all about courage and fighting against the odds.
(What does it tell you about Faraday’s life?)
Write what is implied in the following sentence.
Even then Davy did not have much hope for Faraday.
(What do the words 'even then' suggest?)
Write what is implied in the following sentence.
People started telling Davy that of all his discoveries, the best was Faraday himself.
(What does it suggest about Davy’s work?)
Break the passage into convenient smaller sections.
Give sub-headings or titles to each section.
Find out more about the following scientist with the help of the internet.
Michael Faraday
Find out more about the following scientist with the help of the internet.
Humphry Davy
Find out more about the following scientist with the help of the internet.
James Maxwell
Think of as many examples of the following as you can within five minutes and write them in the appropriate column.
| Type of machine | Examples |
| Simple machines that are operated by hand |
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| Machines that run on electricity | |
| Electronic devices |
What is the meaning of:
Reading became his obsession?
Guess the meaning of mentor.
Was Davy fair in his treatment of Faraday?
What happens when an electric current is applied to a wire?
Give one example to show that Faraday was a good pupil.
Give one example to show that Davy was not a good mentor.
Write the idea behind an electrical generator.
‘In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure’.
- Michael Faraday
Why were Faraday’s drawings not accepted?
Does it mean they were wrong?
Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word.
When he was twelve, ______ school ______.
Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word.
One day he came across a book on ______.
Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word.
Davy never believed ______ science ______.
Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word.
It was Maxwell who ______ equations ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own word.
People started telling ______ that ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own words.
He handed him ______ which ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own word.
He went on to prove that ______.
