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The power generated in a windmill ______.

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is more in rainy season since damp air would mean more air mass hitting the blades.

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depends on the height of the tower.

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depends on wind velocity.

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can be increased by planting tall trees close to the tower.

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Solution

The correct option is C
depends on wind velocity.

The power generated in a windmill depends on wind velocity as kinetic energy of wind is converted into electrical energy. Planting tall trees around the windmill would decrease the wind velocity which is not desirable. It does not depends upon the season or time of the day.

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