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a windmill is used for this purpose. the wind makes the mill go around wich turns the mechanism that makes the electricity. in the related links box below I posted the wikipedia windmill article.

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Which alternative energy resource is used to make electricity in this figure?

The figure likely shows a wind turbine generating electricity from wind energy.


How wind energy works?

A wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, a turbine uses wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity. The electricity is sent through transmission and distribution lines to a substation, then on to homes, business and schools.


Why does wind generate electricity?

Wind itself does not generate electricity, but using wind turbines it is converted into mechanical energy and the mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy. "Simply stated, a wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, like a fan, wind turbines use wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity. Take a look inside a wind turbine to see the various parts. View the wind turbine animation to see how a wind turbine works."


Is a wind turbine able to make electricity if the wind is not blowing?

No, it only works when the wind is blowing. This is why renewable energy is best with a mix of resources. Solar energy, hydro power and wind are three that together can supply constant power.


Do windmills make wind?

No. Windmills use the wind for various puposes such as grinding grain, pumping water, and generating electricity.

Related Questions

How do wind turbines amke electricity?

they make electricity by wind blowng on the blades makeing the generator spin


How does wind make electricity?

Wind makes electricity by turning the blades of a wind turbine. The spinning blades are connected to a generator, which converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy through electromagnetism. The electricity produced is then transmitted through power lines for distribution.


How does electricity be generated by wind?

with windmills which gears turn a generator to make electricity


How do wind turbines workfor real or else?

'Or else' what? Wind turbines make electricity.


Which alternative energy resource is used to make electricity in this figure?

The figure likely shows a wind turbine generating electricity from wind energy.


How wind energy works?

A wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, a turbine uses wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity. The electricity is sent through transmission and distribution lines to a substation, then on to homes, business and schools.


Forms of enery that can make electricity?

some forms of energy that can make electricity are but not limited to Water, Wind and Solar power ...


How can you generate electricity from the wind in mechanical energy?

make a windwill.


Why does wind generate electricity?

Wind itself does not generate electricity, but using wind turbines it is converted into mechanical energy and the mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy. "Simply stated, a wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, like a fan, wind turbines use wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity. Take a look inside a wind turbine to see the various parts. View the wind turbine animation to see how a wind turbine works."


Is a wind turbine able to make electricity if the wind is not blowing?

No, it only works when the wind is blowing. This is why renewable energy is best with a mix of resources. Solar energy, hydro power and wind are three that together can supply constant power.


One problem with wind energy as a major source of electricity is?

The problem with wind energy is that it does not produce much electricity. Wind does not flow at all places. So having wind energy as a major source of electricity is not a option.


What wind electricity with wind power?

A generator or alternator that is turned by the wind turbine mechanism. Most power generation systems make electricity by turning generators or alternators (one exception is solar which is direct light to electricity conversion).