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to provide power and pump water

also it colud provied elecricity.

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How do older windmills and new windmills differ?

Older windmills typically have a simpler design with smaller blades and lower efficiency compared to newer windmills. New windmills are larger and more advanced, with improved technology and taller towers to capture stronger winds at higher altitudes. Additionally, newer windmills can generate more electricity due to enhanced power conversion systems.


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


Windmills convert the energy of the wind to more useful forms such as what?

Oh, dude, windmills are like the OG renewable energy source. They take that cool breeze and turn it into electricity or mechanical power for things like grinding grain or pumping water. So, yeah, windmills are basically like nature's way of saying, "Hey, I gotchu, here's some free energy!"


Do windmills spin faster in light winds?

No, windmills do not spin faster in light winds. Windmills require a minimum wind speed to start spinning, and their speed is determined by the wind's strength. In lighter winds, windmills may not generate as much electricity as in stronger winds.


What catches more wind new windmills or old windmills?

New windmills typically have larger blades and more advanced technology, allowing them to catch more wind compared to old windmills. The larger blades and improved design of new windmills enable them to generate more electricity efficiently.

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It was invented by windmills


What country is famous for windmills and dikes?

Netherlands invented Dikes & Windmills


Why were windmills invented?

To be used to grind grain.


When were windmills invented?

in the late 1800's


When was the first windmills invented?

The first windmills were invented for grinding grain to produce flour and for pumping water. A vertical axis system was developed in Persia between approximately 500-900 AD.


Who invented power flower wind trees?

NL Architects of the Netherlands invented Dutch Tree Windmills.


What did Persians invent?

The Persians invented Bricks, Ice cream, the First Taxation System, Chess, Algebra, Windmills and Backgammon.


Why was the windmill invented?

The earliest windmills were invented in the ninth century AD in the Middle East and were used to grind grain or to lift water.


Who invented the windmill?

The first windmill was built by Heron of Alexandria in the 1st century (AD). Windmills, were used in the Islamic civilization as early as the 7th century, to grind grains and for irrigation purposes. The great tenth century Arab Historian and Geographer Al-Masudi(896-956), has mentioned the existence of windmills in Seistan in 950 AD. Windmills appeared in Europe, in the 12th century. Windmills were invented in Persia long ago during A.D. 600. They were first invented for grinding grain but then discovered to be useful for more, centuries later. Many people get credit for the invention of the windmill because they used it and made it for different reasons. That's why some windmills are horizontal and vertical.


Who invented windmill's?

The first windmill was built by Heron of Alexandria in the 1st century (AD). Windmills, were used in the Islamic civilization as early as the 7th century, to grind grains and for irrigation purposes. The great tenth century Arab Historian and Geographer Al-Masudi(896-956), has mentioned the existence of windmills in Seistan in 950 AD. Windmills appeared in Europe, in the 12th century. Windmills were invented in Persia long ago during A.D. 600. They were first invented for grinding grain but then discovered to be useful for more, centuries later. Many people get credit for the invention of the windmill because they used it and made it for different reasons. That's why some windmills are horizontal and vertical.


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.