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प्रश्न
‘In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure’.
- Michael Faraday
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उत्तर
I agree with Michael Faraday. We will never achieve anything if we do not try new things because we are afraid of failing. Our desire for success should be so strong that the prospect of failure does not deter us.
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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?)
Break the passage into convenient smaller sections.
Give sub-headings or titles to each section.
List the different gadgets and instruments mentioned in the passage. Find more information about them (at least 3), using the internet.
Find out more about the following scientist with the help of the internet.
Thomas Edison
- What would you like to learn about in your Science period?
- Have you ever tried to do an experiment on your own? If yes, tell me about it. If not, tell me why you’ve never tried.
- What would you like to learn about in your English classes?
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 |
Before you read further, guess what the passage is about.
What is the meaning of:
Electricity became a lifelong fascination?
Why do you think Faraday’s friend gave him a free ticket to Davy’s programme?
What happens when an electric current is applied to a wire?
An induction motor is a commonly used electrical machine. What examples of its use are given here?
Give one example to show that Faraday was a good pupil.
Give one example to show that Davy was not a good mentor.
Guess the meaning of reverse engineer it.
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.
Davy never believed ______ science ______.
Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word.
People started telling Davy that ______ discoveries, ______.
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.
One day he came across a book on ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own word.
He decided that ______.
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 ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own word.
It was ______ who ______.
