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  • The energy that generates wind comes from what source?


  • Options
  • A. Anemometers
  • B. Solar radiation
  • C. Ocean currents
  • D. None of the above

  • Correct Answer
  • Solar radiation 

    Explanation

    Wind is nothing but the form of moving air. It is caused by the uneven heating of the earth's surface by the sun. Hence, the energy that generates wind comes from solar radiation.

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    • 1. The unit of energy in MKS system is

    • Options
    • A. Joule
    • B. Ohm
    • C. Erg
    • D. Volt
    • Discuss
    • 2. Circuit breaker usually operate under

    • Options
    • A. after D. C. component has ceased
    • B. transient state of short-circuit current
    • C. sub-transient state of short-circuit current
    • D. steady state of short-circuit current
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    • 3. A manometer is used to measure

    • Options
    • A. earthquake
    • B. pressure
    • C. temperature
    • D. density
    • Discuss
    • 4. Speed regulation of synchronous motor is

    • Options
    • A. 1%
    • B. 25%
    • C. Zero
    • D. 0.5%
    • Discuss
    • 5. If velocity is constant then acceleration is what?

    • Options
    • A. constant
    • B. increasing
    • C. 0
    • D. infinite
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which compressor is usually used in AC?

    • Options
    • A. Centrifugal
    • B. Rotary
    • C. Reciprocating
    • D. Axial
    • Discuss
    • 7. Which among the following determines the pitch of a sound?

    • Options
    • A. Amplitude
    • B. Frequency
    • C. Loudness
    • D. Wavelength
    • Discuss
    • 8. What is the SI unit of heat energy?

    • Options
    • A. Joule
    • B. Newton
    • C. Calorie
    • D. Kelvin
    • Discuss
    • 9. What is the SI unit of Power?

    • Options
    • A. Boyle
    • B. Watt
    • C. Newton
    • D. Pascal
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    • 10. When light passes from one medium to another, this phenomenon of change in its direction is called _____.

    • Options
    • A. Refraction
    • B. Diffraction
    • C. Propagation
    • D. No option is correct
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