Question

The diagram above shows a wind turbine. What steps are involved in a wind turbine producing electricity?

A) Wind's kinetic energy rotates a turbine, spinning a generator that produces
electricity

B) Wind's kinetic energy rotates a turbine, producing electrical energy in the
form or a generator.

C) Wind's kinetic energy rotates a turbine, producing mechanical energy. This
rotation turns an internal shaft connected to a gearbox, which increases the speed of rotation, spinning a generator that produces electricity.

D) Wind's potential energy rotates a turbine, producing kinetic energy. This rotation turns an internal shaft connected to a gearbox, which increases the speed of rotation, spinning a generator that produces mechanical
energy

ANSWER: C

Answer 1

C.

First law: Some thermal energy is lost to the surrounding environment as it travels through the system.

Second law: Kinetic energy is used to turn an electrical generator.

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