Physics PYQ 30 of 144 · Energy

In wind power which form of energy is converted into electrical energy?

  1. AKinetic energy
  2. BPotential energy
  3. CSolar energy
  4. DRadiant energy

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Correct answer: (a) Kinetic energy

Explanation

In wind power the kinetic energy of moving air is harnessed by wind turbines.

The turbine converts this kinetic energy into mechanical energy, which a generator then turns into electrical energy.

Wind energy is a renewable source; solar, radiant and potential energy are not the form being converted here.

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