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The minimum speed of wind which is required to run a windmill is:

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5 Km/h

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25Km/h

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15Km/h

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35 Km/h

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Solution

The correct option is C
15Km/h

The wind Speed should be higher than 15Km/h to run the turbine of a windmill.

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