Question

Why is bathing avoided during thunderstorms?
A. To avoid contact with electric wires
B. To avoid contact with water
C. To avoid contact with running water
D. All the above

Answer 1

Hint: We know that water is a good conductor of electricity. The free ions in the water allow it to be a great conductor of electricity. The free ions increase the mobility which allows the conductivity to increase to a great extent. The pure water does not conduct electricity as it does not have free ions, rather the mixture or impurity increases its conductivity.

Complete answer:
The thunderstorm is a very impactful source of current which has a very high magnitude. Lightning occurs then it may fall over the building or the houses and if there is someone with a wet body it may become a very good conductor of electricity which is very dangerous for the person in that condition. There are a lot of chances that there is a source of power reaching the bath taking person through the water pipeline. The wet floor also acts as a great conductor due to the presence of water. So, we should not take bath during thunderstorms.

Hence the correct option is C.

Note: The thunderstorm has a very large impact when it falls on any part of the earth. The high power source through the lightning could affect any kind of area to a great extent. That is why it is said that we should not get out of the house in the open when lightning occurs. This could be very devastating for us and our environment.