How do wind turbines generate electricity?
Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical power, which can then be converted into electricity, thus making wind energy the primary source.
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1. What part of the wind turbine captures the wind’s kinetic energy?
A. The tower
B. The blades
C. The generator
D. The base
2. What does the rotor in a wind turbine do?
A. Converts wind energy directly into electricity
B. Connects the blades to the generator
C. Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
D. Transfers the rotational energy from the blades to the generator
3. What is the role of the generator in a wind turbine?
A. To increase wind speed
B. To store electricity
C. To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
D. To rotate the blades
4. How does wind speed affect a wind turbine’s electricity generation?
A. Electricity generation decreases with higher wind speeds.
B. Electricity generation is not affected by wind speeds.
C. Electricity generation increases with higher wind speeds.
D. Electricity generation only occurs at a specific wind speed.
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