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Question 22 of 28 Map Sapling Learning macmilan learning A challenge gaining prominence throughout the planet is the increased need for "green" or sustainable energy. In certain parts of the country, wind farms are a viable alternative to conventional energy sources. An average wind turbine (the device which converts rotational motion to electricity) has a maximum capacity of 2.00 MW. However, realistically the wind turbine never runs at full power. If a wind turbine runs at 32.4% capacity for 1.00 year, how much energy does the wind turbine generate? Number kWh An average American household consumes 10500 kWh in 1.00 year. How many houses can the one wind turbine power? O 541 O 100 Number of houses- 5.96 x10" O 0.00185 Previous Give Up&View; Solution Check Answer NextExit Hint

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a) energy generated during the year = 0.324 * capacity of wind gernerator * no. of days * no. of hours

energy generated = 0.324 * 2*106 * 365 * 24

energy generated = 5676480 kwh

b) no. of houses = total power generated / average power house consumes

number of houses = 5676480 / 10500 = 541 houses

number of houses =541 houses

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