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Renewable sources of energy - class-VIII
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In a wind mill the electric energy is converted into mechanical energy.
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False
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Answer is B.
Windmills, like waterwheels, were among the original prime movers that replaced animal muscle as a source of power. They were used for centuries in various parts of the world, converting the energy of the wind into mechanical energy for grinding grain, pumping water, and draining lowland areas.
Kinetic energy of the wind is transformed into mechanical energy of the turning windmill. This can be used to turn a generator to generate electricity. The original energy to cause the wind to blow came from the sun. Uneven heating of the earth's surface causes wind.
Hence, the statement is false.