A wind generator is used as the source of energy for a remote farmhouse - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 3 - 2014 - Paper 1
Question 3
A wind generator is used as the source of energy for a remote farmhouse.
(i) Complete the sentence by putting a cross (X) in the box next to your answer.
If the fa... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:A wind generator is used as the source of energy for a remote farmhouse - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 3 - 2014 - Paper 1
Step 1
Complete the sentence by putting a cross (X) in the box next to your answer.
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Answer
Given that the farmhouse is about 7 m high, the height of the axle of the generator should be considerably higher to ensure effective wind energy capture. Therefore, the correct answer is A 20 m.
Step 2
Complete the flow chart to show the energy transfers that take place from the wind to light a lamp.
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