Safety Precautions


 
 
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Safety Precautions

The electricity that is supplied is generated at electric power stations and brought to our houses by thick cables. A person may get an electric shock because our body is a good conductor of electricity. We should protect ourselves from dangerous and painful electric shocks. Some preventive measures to avoid electric shocks are given below:

Precautions to be taken while using electricity:

When we are using electricity certain precautions have to be taken such as

  • .Do not put a finger or a metallic wire in the sockets. 
  •  Avoid touching switches with wet hands.
  •  We should ensure that all the appliances are properly earthed.
  • We should not try to repair appliances without a proper technical knowledge.
  • We should get all electrical fittings done by a skilled person.
  • We should check the safety fuse and other appliances used by us.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a) The electricity that is supplied is generated at electric power stations and brought to our houses by thick cables.

    (b) A person may get an electric shock because our body is a good conductor of electricity .

    (c)  We should protect ourselves from dangerous and painful electric shocks.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Gloves used for electrical protection must be electrically tested every __________

     

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Electricity from power stations is transmitted to homes through __________________ voltage power lines.

    Right Option : A
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