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प्रश्न
What precautions would you take if lightning occurs while you are outside the house?
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उत्तर
Precautions to be taken, while we are outside the house during tightening
- Do not stand underneath a natural lightning rod such as pole or a tall tree.
- Stand away from any fountain or any other body of water.
- Stay away from tractors or other metal equipment like wire fences, metal pipes, rails, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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Answer in your own words.
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Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
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Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
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Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
