CBSE Class 8 Science Question 3 of 12

Some Natural Phenomena — Question 3

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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 conductors cannot protect a building from lightning. (T/F)

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

Answer

(a) Like charges attract each other. — False
Reason — Like charges repel each other.

(b) A charged glass rod attracts a charged plastic straw. — True

(c) Lightning conductors cannot protect a building from lightning. — False
Reason — Lightning conductors protect a building from lightning.

(d) Earthquakes can be predicted in advance. — False
Reason — Earthquakes cannot be predicted in advance.