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The weather department has predicted that a thunderstorm is likely to occur on a certain day. Suppose you have to go out on that day. Would you carry an umbrella? Explain. - Science

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The weather department has predicted that a thunderstorm is likely to occur on a certain day. Suppose you have to go out on that day. Would you carry an umbrella? Explain.

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No, we should not carry an umbrella in a thunderstorm. During thunderstorms, which are accompanied by lightning, electric discharge from the clouds can travel through the metallic rod of the umbrella. This may give an electric shock to the person who is carrying it. Hence, it is not safe to carry an umbrella during lightning.

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अध्याय 12: Some Natural Phenomena - Exercises [पृष्ठ १६३]

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अध्याय 12 Some Natural Phenomena
Exercises | Q 12. | पृष्ठ १६३

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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: 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.


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