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A Wind-mill converts mechanical energy to ________ energy

A

chemical

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electrical

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solar

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potential

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Solution

The correct option is A electrical
Wind power is generated by the force wind exerts on the blades of a turbine, causing the turbine's shaft to rotate at a speed of 10 to 20 revolutions per minute (rpm). The rotor shaft is connected to a generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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