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प्रश्न
Explain the stages in electric generation from the given schematic diagram.

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उत्तर
- Electricity generation using wind energy is done with the help of a wind turbine.
- A wind turbine is a machine used to convert the kinetic energy of the wind to electrical energy.
- A wind turbine consists of rotating blades, a gear box and a generator.
- When the wind strikes the blade of the turbine, the blades rotate.
- The axle of the turbine is connected to the electric generator through a gear box.
- The gear box is used to increase the rotations per unit time.
- In this way, the rotating blades run the turbine which in turn drives the generator to produce electricity.
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How has the traditional use of energy of flowing water been modified for our convenience?
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(a) kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted into electrical energy
(b) electrical is extracted from water
(c) water is converted into steam to turn turbines and produce electricity.
(d) potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity.
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(a) thermal power
(b) tidal power
(c) hydro power
(d) geothermal power
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(a) thermal power
(b) tidal power
(c) hydro power
(d) geothermal power
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Read the information given below and solve the questions based on it.
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ii. Whether the fossil fuel is an example of this energy?
iii. Draw the flow chart of production of electric energy.
Give your opinion about whether hydroelectric plants are environment friendly or not?
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Find an odd one out.
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- This power station depends on which factors?
- Is it environment friendly?
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