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Electrical energy can be generated using wind. - Science and Technology 2

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Electrical energy can be generated using wind.

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  • True

  • False

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True or False

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True

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Chapter 5: Towards Green Energy - Write true or false

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SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology 2 [English] 10 Standard SSC
Chapter 5 Towards Green Energy
Write true or false | Q 2

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