CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

129

You visited us 129 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Lightning Safety : Steps to Follow

If lightning ...

Question

If lightning strikes you, why would you feel electric shock?

A

Because charges are in motion

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

Because of heating effect of current

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Because of magnetic effect

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Both a & b

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Because charges are in motion
Electric shock occurs when a person comes in direct contact with any source of electric current. As lightning is basically charges in motion, the moving charges in the lightning pass through our body acting as a conductor, consequently giving us an electric shock.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Lightning conductors are used to protect building from lightning strikes. Which of the following statements is / are true about lightning conductors?
1. Lightning conductors create an electric field at its top so that lightning strikes it preferentially
2. Lightning conductors reduce the effect of the strike by uniformly distributing the charge (current) over the surface of the building
3. Lightning conductors take all charge (current) to deep down in the earth
4. Lightning conductors must be installed at a place taller than the building
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q. What precautions would you take if lightning occurs while you are outside the house?

Q. Question 4

When the electric current is passed through a conducting solution, there is a change of colour of the solution. This indicates

(a) the chemical effect of current.
(b) the heating effect of current.
(c) the magnetic effect of current.
(d) the lightning effect of current.

Q. During summer, if you go near the lake, you feel relief from heat. Why?

Q. What do you understand by Magnetic effect of electric current?

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Lightning

PHYSICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Lightning Safety : Steps to Follow

Standard VIII Physics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon