Wind Energy

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What is wind energy? How is the wind energy used to produce electricity? How much electric power is generated in India using the wind energy?

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28 Air can be used to generate electricity. How?

Q.

What form of energy is possessed by the wind?

1. Nuclear energy

2. Kinetic energy

3. Potential energy

4. Heat energy

Q. Renewable sources of energy are:

1. Eco-friendly
2. Non-exhaustible
3. Replenishable
4. All of the above.

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Choose the incorrect statement regarding wind power

1. One possible method of utilising the energy of rotational motion of the blades of a windmill is to run the turbine of an electric generator.

2. The potential energy content of wind blowing at high altitudes is the source of wind power.

3. It is expected to harness wind power to minimum in open spaces.

4. Wind hitting at the blades of a windmill causes them to rotate. The rotation thus achieved can be utilised further.

Q. Where is the largest wind farm situated in India?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Gujarat
4. Kerala