Solution of Chapter 15. Some Natural Phenomena (NCERT - Science Book)

Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?

(a) A plastic scale

(b) A copper rod

(c) An inflated balloon

(d) A woollen cloth

When a glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk cloth the rod

(a) and the cloth both acquire positive charge.

(b) becomes positively charged while the cloth has a negative charge.

(c) and the cloth both acquire negative charge.

(d) becomes negatively charged while the cloth has a positive charge.

Write T against true and F against false in the following statements.

(a) Like charges attract each other. (T / F)

(b) A charged glass rod attracts a charged plastic straw. (T / F)

(c) Lightning conductor cannot protect a building from lightning. (T/F)

(d) Earthquakes can be predicted in advance. (T / F)

Sometimes, a crackling sound is heard while taking off a sweater during winters. Explain.

Explain why a charged body loses its charge if we touch it with our hand.

Name the scale on which the destructive energy of an earthquake is measured. An earthquake measure 3 on this scale. Would it be recorded by a seismograph? Is it likely to cause much damage?

Suggest three measures to protect ourselves from lightning.

Explain why a charged balloon is repelled by another charged balloon whereas an uncharged balloon is attracted by another charged balloon?

Describe with the help of a diagram an instrument which can be used to detect a charged body.

List three states in India where earthquakes are more likely to strike.

Suppose you are outside your home and an earthquake strikes. What precaution would you take to protect yourself?

The weather department has predicted that a thunderstorm is likely to occur on a certain day. Suppose you have to go out on that day. Would you carry an umbrella? Explain.