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When strong/high speed wind blows, an umbrella held upright at times gets upturned. Explain the reason.

Winds storms and cyclones CBSE Class 7

June 4, 2024

Answer

High speed wind passing over the umbrella creates low pressure. Therefore, the umbrella upturns.

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