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A windmill is a machine that converts the energy of wind into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades. The reason for the name "windmill" is that the devices originally were developed for milling grains for food production; the name stuck when in the course of history, windmill machinery was adapted to supply power for many industrial and agricultural needs other than milling. The majority of modern windmills take the form of wind turbines used to generate electricity, or wind pumps used to pump water, either for land drainage or to extract groundwater.
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What is the reason why a lot of windmills are used instead of just one or two?
We live in a world inhabited by approximately seven billion people. If there were only one or two people in the world, doubtlessly they would not need more than one or two windmills.
What sort of useful work can a windmill do?
In older days, windmills were generally used to grind grain, through the wind turning the blades, which turned the grinding mechanisms. Presently, windmills can be used to convert kinetic energy into electricity, popularly seen as an alternative to fossil fuels.
Which energy resource has been used for thousands of years?
The wind has been used for thousands of years. Windmills were in use by the Romans and earlier to grind corn, pump water and even cut wood.
What is a sentence using the word generation?
Modern windmills are becoming more widely used for the generation of electricity. Many hairstyles that were popular a generation ago are not popular today.
What did US farmers use to pump groundwater to the surface?
Farmers used wind energy, the wind mills also pumped water as their blades swung.
Why are windmills located in coastal areas?
we do not know thats why we are asking you
Who uses windmills?
many people in the world do. that's all i know.
How do older windmills and new windmills differ?
older windmills make more energy than newer windmills
Which European country is well know for its windmills?
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What are windmills used for?
windmills are there to help save energy and renew electricity.
Are there windmills in Europe?
Yes, there are lots of windmills in Europe.
Where are the windmills in the Legend of Zelda phantom hourglass?
there is no windmills!
What has the author Brian Flint written?
Brian Flint has written: 'Suffolk windmills' -- subject(s): Windmills 'Windmills of East Anglia' -- subject(s): History, Windmills
What is the fear of windmills called?
What is the phobia of windmills called? Experts say that the fear of windmills is called Anemophobia and/or Ancraophobia
What is the usage of windmills?
Windmills produce about 2% of worldwide power.
What energy is used in windmills?
Windmills use wind energy.
What places can windmills be found?
Windmills are found, mainly in Holland.
