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प्रश्न
Find out more about the following scientist with the help of the internet.
James Maxwell
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उत्तर
- James Oerk Maxwell (1831-1879) was a Scottish scientist in the field of mathematical physics.
- His most notable work was to formulate the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation.
- He is known as the Father of Modern Physics. His other contributions included producing the first colour photograph taken in 1861 and many more.
- He earned an array of awards. To name a few, the Rumford Medal, Keith, Hopkins Prize, and Adams Prize, etc.
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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.
People started telling Davy that of all his discoveries, the best was Faraday himself.
(What does it suggest about Davy’s work?)
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
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Humphry Davy
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- 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?
Write as many uses of the following as you can. Form groups of four. Compare your lists. Make a long list by putting together the lists of all members.
- A cloth bag
- a wicker basket
- a glass bottle or jar
- a steel bowl
- a thick string or rope
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?
What actions and thoughts of Faraday show that he was inspired by Davy?
Why did Davy choose Faraday as his secretary?
Was Davy fair in his treatment of Faraday?
How did Faraday respond to that treatment?
Guess the meaning of reverse engineer it.
Faraday kept a souvenir of his failure as a source of inspiration.
‘In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure’.
- Michael Faraday
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.
One day he came across a book on ______.
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.
He handed him a piece of Bavarian glass, which ______ microscopes ______.
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 ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own word.
It was ______ who ______.
