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Date May 2014 Marks available 1 Reference code 14M.1.SL.TZ2.28
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Question number 28 Adapted from N/A

Question

In a wind generator, the kinetic energy of the wind cannot be completely converted into mechanical kinetic energy. This is because

A. momentum is not conserved in the collisions between air molecules and the blades.

B. the density of the air depends on the temperature of the air.

C. the air molecules cannot be brought completely to rest in collisions with the blades.

D. the wind speed does not remain constant.

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 8: Energy production » 8.1 – Energy sources
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