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प्रश्न
Explain how does lightning conductor protects a building from getting struck by lightning.
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उत्तर
Lightning conductor does not allow the charge to accumulate on a building and transfers all the charges to the earth, protecting the building from being struck by lightning.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Suggest three measures to protect ourselves from lightning.
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Answer in your own words.
How will you protect yourself from lightning?
Answer in your own words.
In the lightning conductor, what provision is made for spreading the electricity into the ground?
Answer in your own words.
Why do farmers stick an iron staff into the ground while working in the field in rainy conditions?
Answer in your own words.
Why is lightning not seen every day during the rainy season?
What are the remedial measures for the following calamity:
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If air and cloud were good conductors of electricity, do you think lightning could occur? Explain.
What precautions would you take if lightning occurs while you are outside the house?
______ is another example of discharge that takes place in clouds.
Huge quantities of electricity are discharged in lightning flashes and temperatures of over ______°C or more can be reached.
______ extreme heat will vaporize the water inside a tree, creating steam that may burn out the tree.
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Sometimes lighting may be seen before the thunder is heard. Why?
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.
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Assertion: People struck by lightning receive a severe electrical shock.
Reason: Lightning carries very high voltage.
