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IIT Delhi researchers have designed and fabricated a device that can generate electricity from water drops, raindrops, water streams, and even from ocean waves using "Triboelectric Effect" and "Electrostatic Induction". The device is called "Liquid-solid Interface Triboelectric Nanogenerator". The generated electricity can be stored in batteries for further use. Triboelectric effect is a known phenomenon for a long time, and in this effect, charges are generated when two surfaces are in friction. The best example we see are sparkling lights when we move the blankets/jackets.
The device has a very simple structure consisting of specially designed nanocomposite polymers and contact electrodes and can generate a few Milliwatt mW power, which is sufficient to power small electronic devices like watches, digital thermometers, radio frequency transmitters, healthcare sensors, pedometers. When compared to conventional methods, such as the use of the piezoelectric effect, the present device can generate significantly more electricity.
The researchers successfully incorporated nanostructures into a polymer matrix, which enhanced the film's surface roughness, polarizability, and hydrophobicity, among other characteristics, as a result. Due to the enhancement in the above property, the flexible film is used to fabricate the device where raindrops have just to slide down and can generate electricity. The artificially created rough surface allows to generate more charge and superhydrophobic properties of the solid surface help to roll the water drop without getting stick to the surface.
The IIT Delhi research team also explored the underlying mechanism of the electricity generated when the water drop comes in contact with the solid surface and it is shown that saline water drops generate more electricity. The researchers also showed that the device can even work with ocean waves, where the water is saline, and through the ocean waves contacting the surface of nanocomposite polymer film, electricity is generated.
Question:
Choose the word which is opposite to the word 'Friction'.
Option 1: Disagreement
Option 2: Seize
Option 3: War
Option 4: Harmony
Correct Answer: Harmony
Solution : The correct option is 4 i.e "Harmony."
Explanation:
Let's examine the definitions of the marked and given words.
- Friction: conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions.
- Harmony: Agreement.
- Disagreement: a lack of agreement or consent.
- Seize: to take suddenly and firmly hold of.
-War is a state of armed conflict between various nations or states, or between various groups within one of these entities.
As a result, based on the information provided above, we can conclude that option 1 is the correct response.Harmony is the word which is opposite to friction.