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प्रश्न
What are the remedial measures for the following calamity:
Lightning strike
उत्तर
Remedial measures for lightning strikes are:
- If outdoor:
- Avoid taking shelter under trees.
- Avoid being near any kind of metal object, which may include metal wires, fences, machinery and power appliances.
- Take shelter inside a fully enclosed car with all the windows shut.
- If indoor:
- Turn off all the electrical appliances, such as the television and refrigerator.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain why it is not safe to go out with an umbrella when there is heavy rain, lightning or thunder.
Answer in your own words.
How will you protect yourself from lightning?
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?
How lightning takes place?
During the construction of a building, the lightning conductor was left hanging in the air by mistake. Would the lightning conductor be still effective? Explain.
Identify the lightning conductor and the copper plate in figure.
Who discovered static electricity or lightning in clouds?
Sometimes lighting may be seen before the thunder is heard. Why?
During lightning and thunder, we should avoid standing in-ground and open spaces Why?
