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Question
True or false? Give reasons for your answer.
You should not swim when there is lightning in the sky.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Reason:
The statement given is a true statement. One should not swim during lightning because water is a good conductor of electricity. If lightning strikes near a water body, then the electric current can flow in the water, which can cause severe electric shock to the person swimming and can cause a fatal accident. Therefore, one should stay away from water bodies during lightning.
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