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प्रश्न
Why do you think Faraday’s friend gave him a free ticket to Davy’s programme?
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उत्तर
Faraday's friend gave him a free ticket to Davy's event because it was about chemicals and electrical lights, and the buddy was undoubtedly aware of Faraday's fascination with electricity.
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.
People started telling Davy that of all his discoveries, the best was Faraday himself.
(What does it suggest about Davy’s work?)
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 |
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.
Before you read further, guess what the passage is about.
What were the odds against Faraday in his childhood?
What is the meaning of:
Electricity became a lifelong fascination?
What actions and thoughts of Faraday show that he was inspired by Davy?
Guess the meaning of mentor.
Why did Davy choose Faraday as his secretary?
Was Davy fair in his treatment of Faraday?
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.
‘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.
When he was twelve, ______ school ______.
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.
Davy never believed ______ science ______.
Find the following matter in the passage and copy the missing word.
He handed him a piece of Bavarian glass, which ______ microscopes ______.
Now complete the following sentence using your own word.
When he was twelve, ______.
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 words.
He handed him ______ which ______.
