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प्रश्न
What are the remedial measures for the following calamity:
Lightning strike
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उत्तर
Remedial measures for lightning strikes are:
- If outdoor:
- Avoid taking shelter under trees.
- Avoid being near any kind of metal object, which may include metal wires, fences, machinery and power appliances.
- Take shelter inside a fully enclosed car with all the windows shut.
- If indoor:
- Turn off all the electrical appliances, such as the television and refrigerator.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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.
What is the damage caused by lightning?
If air and cloud were good conductors of electricity, do you think lightning could occur? Explain.
Lighting rods are made of ______.
Huge quantities of electricity are discharged in lightning flashes and temperatures of over ______°C or more can be reached.
Who discovered static electricity or lightning in clouds?
How can you save yourselves from lightning?
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.
