Rohan is on the 4th floor of a school building when earthquake tremors are felt. Why should he use the…

Rohan is on the 4th floor of a school building when earthquake tremors are felt. Why should he use the staircase instead of the elevator to evacuate?
  1. Elevators move too slowly during emergencies
  2. Power supply may fail or elevator shafts may get jammed, trapping occupants inside
  3. Elevators increase the intensity of earthquake waves
  4. Elevators are reserved exclusively for rescue workers

Solution

Tremors can damage power lines or mechanical shafts, which can trap people inside lifts during an earthquake.

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