The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Who is the protagonist in "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?"

• Gilbert

• Chief Wimbe

• William Kamkwamba

• Geoffrey

What is the primary scientific principle demonstrated by William Kamkwamba in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Electromagnetism

• Wind energy conversion

• Nuclear fusion

• Photosynthesis

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Which material did William Kamkwamba primarily use to construct the windmill in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Metal sheets

• Wood

• Plastic

• Scrap materials

What is the main purpose of a windmill as demonstrated in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• To generate electricity

• To pump water

• To grind grain

• To measure wind speed

In 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', what type of energy transformation occurs in the windmill?

• Kinetic to electrical

• Chemical to thermal

• Potential to kinetic

• Thermal to mechanical

Which scientific concept is illustrated by the ability of the windmill to generate electricity in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Conservation of energy

• Newton's third law

• Thermodynamics

• Electrolysis

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What role does the dynamo play in the windmill system described in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Converts mechanical energy to electrical energy

• Stores electrical energy

• Converts electrical energy to mechanical energy

• Regulates voltage

In 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', which renewable energy source is primarily utilized?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydro energy

• Geothermal energy

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What scientific challenge did William face when building the windmill in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Lack of materials

• Understanding electrical circuits

• Measuring wind speed

• Calculating energy efficiency

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How does the windmill in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' contribute to sustainable development?

• By reducing carbon emissions

• By increasing fossil fuel use

• By depleting natural resources

• By increasing pollution

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