The Boys Who Harnessed the Wind

Windmills can produce

• Clouds

• Sunshine

• Electricity

• Music

What is the primary function of a windmill in energy production?

• To generate electricity

• To produce sound

• To create wind

• To store energy

Which scientific principle allows windmills to generate electricity?

• Conservation of mass

• Electromagnetic induction

• Newton's third law

• Thermodynamics

What type of energy transformation occurs in a wind turbine?

• Kinetic to electrical

• Thermal to mechanical

• Chemical to thermal

• Potential to kinetic

Which component of a wind turbine is responsible for converting kinetic energy into mechanical energy?

• Blades

• Generator

• Tower

• Nacelle

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What is the role of the generator in a wind turbine?

• To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

• To store energy

• To increase wind speed

• To stabilize the turbine

How does wind speed affect the energy output of a wind turbine?

• Higher wind speeds increase energy output

• Higher wind speeds decrease energy output

• Wind speed has no effect

• Wind speed only affects noise levels

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What is the ideal location for installing wind turbines?

• Urban areas

• Coastal regions

• Deserts

• Forests

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Nuclear energy

What is the environmental benefit of using wind energy?

• Reduces carbon emissions

• Increases air pollution

• Depletes natural resources

• Causes deforestation