Physics · Sources of Energy
Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the generation or history of wind power?
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- 1In older windmills, wind energy was used to run machinery to do physical work, like crushing grain or pumping water.
- 2An electric generator converts electrical energy into mechanical energy inside a wind turbine.✓
- 3The blades of the windmill are angled into the wind to capture maximum kinetic energy.
- 4The wind speed is vital in the production of electricity.
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An electric generator converts electrical energy into mechanical energy inside a wind turbine.
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