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Question
The minimum speed of wind necessary for the satisfactory working of a wind generator to produce electricity is about:
(a) 15 km/h
(b) 25 km/h
(c) 35 km/h
(d) 45 km/h
Solution
15 km/h
The minimum speed of wind should be 15km/h for the satisfactory working of a wind generator.
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