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Question
Observe the given diagram and answer the questions.
- Which type of energy is generated?
- This power station depends on which factors?
- Is it environment friendly?
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Solution
- Electrical energy is generated using wind mill.
- The power station depends on wind velocity which in turn differs from location to location and depends on many geographical factors.
- Yes. Energy generated through wind mill is environment friendly.
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