Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:
Suppose you are in a car and it is raining heavily with thunderstorms. Then what is the best way to protect yourself from a possible thunder strike?
Options:
to remain in the car
to get out of the car and take cover under the car
to run a nearby tree
to get out and stand under an electric pole
Correct Answer:
to remain in the car
Explanation:
The best way to protect oneself from a possible thunder-strike is to remain in the car with the doors and windows closed. The car touches the earth through the rubber tyres which are insulators. So, the thunder is not attracted by the car as it does not liberate any charge in the air due to insulated connection to the earth. For all other cases, there are chances of thunder-strike.