Wind Power

This is the element of wind power that deals with how heavy the air is.

• density of the air

• rotor area

• wind speed

• topography

This is the element of wind power that deals with the length and width of the blades.

• density of the air

• rotor area

• wind speed

• topography

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To be considered a good location for wind energy, an area needs to have average annual wind rate of at least 12 miles per hour.

• density of the air

• rotor area

• wind speed

• topography

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How much percentage of this energy is converted to wind power?

• 2%

• 20%

• 20.2%

• 22.2%

What do you call the turning force of the turbine which acts on the rotor blades?

• centripetal force

• centrifugal force

• torque

• torch

What part of the turbine converts mechanical energy to electrical energy?

• rotor blades

• shaft

• gears

• generator

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This is the element of wind power that deals with the quality, surface and roughness of land.

• density of air

• rotor area

• wind speed

• topography

What is the primary component of wind power that determines the energy output of a wind turbine?

• Wind speed

• Air density

• Blade length

• Turbine height

Which of the following is a major advantage of wind power over fossil fuels?

• Higher energy density

• Lower initial cost

• Renewable and sustainable

• More consistent energy output

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What is the term for the process of converting wind energy into mechanical energy in a wind turbine?

• Aerodynamics

• Electrodynamics

• Kinetics

• Mechanics

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