The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What is the primary scientific principle that William Kamkwamba used to generate electricity in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Wind energy conversion

• Solar energy conversion

• Hydroelectric power

• Geothermal energy

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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

• Bamboo

What is the main function of a wind turbine as demonstrated in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• To convert wind energy into mechanical energy

• To convert wind energy into electrical energy

• To store wind energy

• To dissipate wind energy

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In 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', what scientific concept is demonstrated by the conversion of kinetic energy from wind into electrical energy?

• Conservation of energy

• Newton's third law

• Thermodynamics

• Electromagnetic induction

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a windmill as described in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Mechanical to electrical

• Chemical to electrical

• Thermal to mechanical

• Nuclear to electrical

Which scientific tool did William Kamkwamba use to measure wind speed in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What is the role of a generator in a wind turbine system as seen in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

• To store electrical energy

• To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

• To dissipate excess energy

In 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', which scientific principle explains the lift force on the windmill blades?

• Bernoulli's principle

• Pascal's law

• Archimedes' principle

• Boyle's law

What is the primary source of energy for the windmill in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Solar radiation

• Wind

• Water flow

• Geothermal heat

Which component of the windmill in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' is responsible for capturing wind energy?

• Blades

• Rotor

• Generator

• Tower