Question
Science Question on The Story of Lightning
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
No, we should not carry an umbrella during a thunderstorm because thunderstorms often come with lightning. The electric discharge from the clouds can travel through the metal rod of the umbrella, potentially giving an electric shock to the person holding it. Therefore, it is not safe to carry an umbrella during lightning.