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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?)
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.
Thomas Edison
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 |
What were the odds against Faraday in his childhood?
Why do you think Faraday’s friend gave him a free ticket to Davy’s programme?
What actions and thoughts of Faraday show that he was inspired by Davy?
Guess the meaning of mentor.
Was Davy fair in his treatment of Faraday?
How did Faraday respond to that treatment?
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 Davy was not a good mentor.
Faraday kept a souvenir of his failure as a source of inspiration.
Write the idea behind an electrical generator.
‘In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure’.
- Michael Faraday
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.
One day he came across a book on ______.
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.
People started telling ______ that ______.
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 ______.
