UPPSC 2016 GS-I General science
Question

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

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Kinetic energy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kinetic energy”.

In wind power, the form of energy that is converted into electrical energy is kinetic energy.

The kinetic energy of the moving air, or wind, is harnessed by wind turbines and converted into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then further converted into electrical energy by a generator within the wind turbine.

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