alleryThe machine that converts the kinetic energy of wind directly into electrical energy is called a:
AWind turbine
BSolar panel
CSteam boiler
DInverter unit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Wind turbine
1. Wind strikes the blades and makes them rotate.
2. The blades drive a turbine connected through a gear-box to a generator.
3. This machine converting wind energy to electricity is the wind turbine.
4. A solar panel (option B) uses sunlight, not wind, so it is ruled out.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 5 "Towards Green Energy", p.64_
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