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Windmills are used to harness the power of wind to generate electricity or grind grains. They provide a renewable source of energy that is clean and sustainable, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing environmental impact. Windmills also help diversify energy sources, contributing to a more resilient and secure energy system.

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Does a windmill show wind direction?

Classic windmills include a tail. At normal wind speeds it will face the windmill into the wind. During storms they need to be furled which will turn the windmill away from the wind.The newer windmills are tailless and are motorized, and will also turn the windmill into the wind. They are probably more stable with shifting wind patterns and can be designed to be self furling.Vertical axis windmills are not directional, and do not need to be turned into the wind. They will not show the direction of the wind.


What are the measurements of a windmill?

The measurements of a windmill can vary depending on the size and design. The typical height of a windmill can range from 20 to 80 meters tall, with rotor diameters ranging from 50 to 120 meters. The size of the tower, blades, and overall structure will depend on the power output and location of the windmill.


What are windmill vanes called?

Windmill vanes are called blades or sails. These are attached to the rotor of the windmill and capture the wind's energy to generate power or perform mechanical work.


What energy transformation occur in a windmill?

In a windmill, the kinetic energy of the wind is transformed into mechanical energy by the rotating blades. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy by a generator inside the windmill.


What kind of energy of wind turns the blades of a windmill?

The kinetic energy of the moving air (wind) is converted into mechanical energy, which then turns the blades of a windmill. This mechanical energy is further converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the windmill.

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Why do you need to build windmill in an open space?

To secure a good air flow (or wind) to turn the blades of the windmill.


How much energy does it need to build a windmill?

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In poptropica how do you get into the roof of the wind mill and go inside?

you need to spin the windmill around and around but 1st u need to get the owl before u can spinned the windmill it'll will help get the princess back :)


What do you need to build your own windmill?

First design the windmill then make a list of the materials required to build it. Obtain the materials and put them together according to the plan.


How do you get to the aircraft on poptropica on Astro Knights?

you jump on the windmill and it will spin. You will see on the top of the windmill that the little door is opening up as you jump on the windmill. You enter the door and you will see that there is an aircraft/spaceship thing. You will need a fuel rod to power it up.


What is Latin for windmill?

windmill


How do the pigs feel during the battle of the windmill?

they are mad because they built the windmill. During the battle of the windmill they have to rebuild the windmill


What does the windmill do on last stand dead zone?

you will eventually need it to upgrade your engineering bench.


Working and uses of windmill?

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How much energy does a windmill make?

Depends what windmill it is.


What is 'windmill' in Dutch?

Windmolen is a Dutch equivalent of 'windmill'.


Where does a windmill come from?

windmill is a process of contain electricity.