Neha Sharma and Akanksha Dudpuri Solutions for Chapter: Some Natural Phenomena, Exercise 5: Some Questions from NCERT

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EASY
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?

EASY
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

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

EASY
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

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

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

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

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

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

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

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

EASY
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

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

EASY
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

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