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Question
Suggest some precautions to be taken to prevent the roof of a tin sheet from flying away during a fierce wind storm.
Solution
To prevent the roof of a tin sheet from flying away during a fierce wind storm, the following mentioned precautions should be taken:
(i) Put heavy stones, bricks, etc. on it.
(ii) Screw it tightly.
(iii) Do not shut all the doors and windows.
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