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प्रश्न
Before you read further, guess what the passage is about.
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उत्तर
The passage is about the great scientists and how they achieved success with hard work and perseverance.
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?)
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.
Michael Faraday
Find out more about the following scientist with the help of the internet.
Humphry Davy
Find out more about the following scientist with the help of the internet.
James Maxwell
- 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 |
Choose any one machine or device and prepare a short note about it. It should include
- The structure of the device
- How it works (functions)
- A labelled diagram
- One or two lines about when and how it evolved.
What is the meaning of:
Reading became his obsession?
What is the meaning of:
Electricity became a lifelong fascination?
What was the subject of Davy’s lecture?
Why did Davy choose Faraday as his secretary?
Was Davy fair in his treatment of Faraday?
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.
Faraday kept a souvenir of his failure as a source of inspiration.
Write the idea behind an electrical generator.
Try out the experiment of the iron filings and the magnet.
epitomises: is a perfect example of.
Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word.
When he was twelve, ______ school ______.
Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word.
Faraday decided that ______ scientist - ______.
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.
When he was twelve, ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own word.
He decided that ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own word.
He never believed ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own word.
He went on to prove that ______.
