Exercise

Author:Dr. Yogita Gupta & Deepika Sharma

Dr. Yogita Gupta Science Solutions for Exercise

Simple step-by-step solutions to Exercise questions of Some Natural Phenomena from Focus Science in Everyday Life. Also get 3D topic explainers, cheat sheets, and unlimited doubts solving on EMBIBE.

Questions from Exercise with Hints & Solutions

EASY
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Focus Science in Everyday Life>Chapter 16 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercise>Q 1

When connected, the uncharged body acquires the same charge as the charged body.

EASY
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Focus Science in Everyday Life>Chapter 16 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercise>Q 4

Earthquakes are always harmful and destructive.

EASY
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Focus Science in Everyday Life>Chapter 16 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercise>Q 1

Name the charge on a glass rod rubbed with silk.

EASY
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Focus Science in Everyday Life>Chapter 16 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercise>Q 3

Name the electric charges produced by rubbing.

HARD
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Focus Science in Everyday Life>Chapter 16 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercise>Q 1

What is an electroscope? Draw a diagram to describe it's construction. 

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Focus Science in Everyday Life>Chapter 16 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercise>Q 3

List five safety measures one must take during lightning.

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Focus Science in Everyday Life>Chapter 16 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercise>Q 4

What causes an earthquake? Explain.

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT
Focus Science in Everyday Life>Chapter 16 - Some Natural Phenomena>Exercise>Q 5

What is a Richter scale? How do we classify earthquakes based on magnitude?