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प्रश्न
What is the damage caused by lightning?
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उत्तर
- A fire can start if the lightning strike contacts a flammable material. These can include gas pipes, wood, paper, etc.
- If lightning follows electrical wiring, then the wires get overheated, which can cause a fire hazard.
- Lightning can cause damage to the walls, concrete, plaster and glass of a building. It can damage the electrical appliances connected to damaged sockets.
- Lightning can damage tall trees and crops. It can even lead to forest fires.
- Lightning, if it strikes on living beings, can take their lives.
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.
Explain why it is not safe to go out with an umbrella when there is heavy rain, lightning or thunder.
Answer in your own words.
In the lightning conductor, what provision is made for spreading the electricity into the ground?
______ is a device that protects building from lightning strike.
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.
You might have observed on a dry day that when you touch the screen of a television or computer monitor (with picture tube), you get a slight shock. Why does it happen?
Huge quantities of electricity are discharged in lightning flashes and temperatures of over ______°C or more can be reached.
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.
