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Wind Energy Mid-Unit Quiz

Authored by LUCAS GALAN

Physics

9th - 12th Grade

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Wind Energy Mid-Unit Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of mechanical advantage?

Placing a large gear near a rotor, then a smaller gear next to the larger one, to increase the speed of rotation.

Placing equal sized gears near a rotor so that the speed of rotation is increased.

Placing bigger gears near a rotor so that the speed of rotation is increased.

None of these.

2.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The first wind mills were created in the region now known as _________.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the function of a generator?

To transform AC to DC electricity.

To transform mechanical energy to AC electricity.

To rotate along with the blades.

To transfer power along a grid.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is not an example of the historical use of windmills?

For exploration into remote regions.

For irrigation and water-pumping.

For the creation of electricity.

For testing the strength of solar winds.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is one downside of wind-turbine as an energy source?

It is not sustainable

It creates greenhouse gases.

It has a high up-front cost.

None of these.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Does a wind-farm affect the local wildlife in the area?

Yes, but not as harshly as a solar farm.

Yes, more harshly than a solar farm.

No, not at all.

7.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In order to use mechanical advantage, the first gear should be the _______ in the series.

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