Question

The first windmill used for the production of electric power was built in which of the following countries?
A) France
B) Scotland
C) Switzerland
D) Afghanistan

Answer 1

Hint: The aerodynamic force of the rotor blades, which act similarly to an aeroplane wing or helicopter rotor blade, converts wind energy into electricity in a wind turbine. The air pressure on one side of the blade lowers when the wind blows across it. Lift and drag are created by the difference in air pressure across the two sides of the blade.

Complete answer:
The first wind turbine for power generation was built in Scotland in July 1887. Prof James Blyth of Anderson's College in Glasgow designed it. It stood 10 feet tall. An air turbine was installed in the garden of his holiday home. It was used to charge accumulators raised by Frenchman Camille Alphonse Faure, enabling cottage lighting.

The first gas station in Scotland was in Largo, Fife, in the mid-15th century. Watermelon was also established in Scotland at this time, under the influence of England were, by the 11th century, 6,000 had been built and by the 16th century, it was a major source of inspiration.

A windmill is a building that uses the wind's energy to grind grain, pump water, and generate electricity. Wind spins the blades of the wind turbine, generating kinetic energy. The spinning blade spins a shaft, which spins other blades coupled to electricity-generating machines.

Hundreds of thousands of big turbines in wind farms produce over 650 gigawatts of power, with 60 gigawatts added each year, according to estimates. They are becoming a more important source of intermittent renewable energy in many nations, helping to cut energy costs and dependency on fossil fuels.

The first windmill used for the production of electric power was built in Scotland. Thus the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note: A variety of materials can be used to construct windmills. The majority of post mills are made of wood. The fan blades are made of lighter wood, such as balsa, and the remainder of the construction is made of stronger, heavier wood. To preserve the wood from the elements, it is painted or coated with resin.