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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.

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No, it is not advisable to take an umbrella at the time of thunderstorm. Because umbrella mostly contains metal parts which are good conductors of electricity. The taking umbrella will increase the risk of lightning.
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