Chapter 14 and 15 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

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What inspired the students to create their own windmills?

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The students were inspired by William's windmill and went home to make miniature versions for themselves.

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What did William demonstrate to Mr. Mchazime?

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William showed Mr. Mchazime how his light switches and circuit breakers worked.

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What is the significance of Mount Kilimanjaro in the story?

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Mount Kilimanjaro is the biggest mountain in Africa, which William sees while traveling.

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What amazed the officials from the Malawi Teacher Training Activity at the school?

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They saw William's windmill and asked who made it so they could meet him.

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How did William enhance his windmill's voltage output?

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William increased the height of the windmill tower to catch more wind.

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What is a windmill?

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A windmill is a structure that converts wind energy into rotational energy, often used to generate electricity.

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What role does a dynamo play in a windmill?

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A dynamo converts mechanical energy from the windmill's rotation into electrical energy.

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Why is it important to store energy in a battery for a windmill?

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Storing energy in a battery allows for the use of electricity when the wind is not blowing.

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What is the purpose of circuit breakers in electrical systems?

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Circuit breakers protect electrical circuits from overloads and short circuits.

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How does increasing the height of a windmill affect its performance?

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Increasing the height allows the windmill to catch more wind, which can increase energy production.