Which source of energy makes use of the air pressure in generation of energy ?
A
Hydroelectric Power plant
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B
Nuclear reactor
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C
Windmill
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D
Thermal power plant
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Solution
The correct option is C Windmill
Windmill makes use of the air pressure in the generation of energy, as hydroelectric power plants capture the energy of falling water to generate electricity.
A nuclear reactor produces electricity by chain reaction produces the energy, which turns water into steam. The pressure of the steam turns a generator, which produces electricity.
In a thermal power plant fuel is burned to produce heat, this heat is used to change water into steam. this drives the generator to produce electricity.
Whereas in a windmill the energy in the wind turns two or three propeller-like blades around a rotor. The rotor is connected to the main shaft, which spins a generator to create electricity.