Wind and Water Energy

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Wind and Water Energy: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Windmills, Wind Energy, Working of Windmills, Hydro Power, Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Power, Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydro-power, Calculation of Wind Power and, Energy Problem and Social Significance

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Whta is hydro-power?

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What do you understand by energy problems?

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How energy problems is affecting the global population?

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What are the disadvantages of wind power?

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What are the advantages of wind power?

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What are the off season expenses in hydroelectric power?

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What is pumped storage system?

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What are the disadvantages of hydroelectric power?

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Explain the advantages of hydroelectric power?

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The wind stores energy in which form?

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What is the minimum wind speed (in kmhr) necessary for satisfactory working of windmill?

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A diagram of wind machine is given below. Each part is numbered A, B, C and D. What is the function of B?
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Energy efficiency can reduce air pollution.

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Energy-efficient is the wasting of energy.

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What is a windmill? State its principle, working and uses.

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Windmills convert the ______ energy of the wind to electrical energy.