Question

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.

Answer 1

1. Thunderstorms are generally accompanied by lightning
2. One should not carry an umbrella during thunderstorms.
3. Umbrellas are usually made of metal parts.
4. Metals are good conductors of electricity.
5. Hence, the electric discharge from lighting can pass through the metallic pole of the umbrella causing harm to person carrying it.