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On what basis is the windmill designed ?

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Average wind velocity

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Local environmental

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Height and the number of blades of a windmill

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All of them

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The correct option is D All of them
Average wind velocity and local environmental (geographical) parameters are the basis of deciding the parameters like the height and the number of blades of a windmill. So, during windmill design, all the factors mentioned are taken care of.

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