Wind Energy Basics

What is the main factor responsible for inducing wind in the atmosphere?

Which material is commonly used to make the blades of windmills?

What is the orientation-based classification of windmills mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of wind energy mentioned in the text?

What is the primary function of a windmill in the context described in the text?

What is the approximate amount of energy available in the wind as mentioned in the text?

In a solar water heater system, what is the main purpose of the flat plate collector?

What is the primary advantage of a solar furnace in terms of heating?

What is required for passive heating of buildings using solar energy?

Which component of a solar furnace positions testing materials at its focus?

What is the function of the heliostats in a solar furnace system?

Why is an auxiliary heating system provided in a solar water heater?

What is the primary disadvantage of a solar furnace in terms of usage?

For passive heating, why is the south facing wall made thick in a solar house?

What sets apart passive heating from active heating of buildings?

What differentiates a solar pond electric power plant from a solar water heater system?

What happens to the fuel gas as it diffuses through the anode in a fuel cell?

What role does the oxidant gas play in a fuel cell?

In a fuel cell, what is filled between the electrodes to act as the electrolyte?

What enables better contact between gas, electrolyte, and electrode for faster electrochemical reaction in a fuel cell?

What is the purpose of feeding hydrogen into the anode side of a fuel cell?

What happens when negative oxygen ions and positive hydrogen ions combine in a fuel cell?

What are the performance limiting factors of a fuel cell dependent on?

'Polarization' in a fuel cell refers to which of the following?

'Invariance' in relation to a fuel cell refers to what characteristic?

'Chemical polarization' in a fuel cell depends on what factor?

What is the primary cause of resistance polarization in a fuel cell?

What is a key advantage of fuel cells in terms of installation location?

Which statement is true regarding the waste product of fuel cells using hydrogen as fuel?

What is a limitation of fuel cells related to performance degradation?

In what way can fuel cells be used to provide power at remote areas?

What causes the periodic rise and fall of water levels in oceans, leading to tides?

What term is used to describe the difference in water level between high and low tides?

Which factor causes the formation of high tides facing the moon according to gravitational theory?

What is the major disadvantage of tidal energy mentioned in the text?

Which factor affects the efficiency of a tidal power plant according to the text?

What percentage of methane gas is typically present in biogas as mentioned in the text?

Which gas contributes to the combustible portion of biogas?

What aids in converting biomass into biogas according to the text?

What defines an anaerobic process as mentioned in the text?

Why is the anaerobic digestion or fermentation process favored by warmness and darkness conditions?

What is a characteristic of anaerobes according to the text?

What is the purpose of a solar collector in a solar thermal system?

Which region requires a large amount of thermal energy to maintain comfort conditions during winter?

What is the primary function of a solar pond?

How does a solar pond maintain the temperature gradient needed for power generation?

In which country is 5-7.5 kWh/m of solar energy commonly available?

What is the role of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency with respect to solar energy?

What are the two ways solar energy can be used?

What is the source of tidal energy?

During the operation of a tidal power plant, what is the minimum tidal range required for the plant to work?

What is the function of the dam or dyke in a tidal power plant?

Which mode of operation of a tidal power plant involves power generation during ebb tides?

What is one factor affecting the feasibility of a tidal power plant related to construction costs?

What type of energy source is tidal energy considered to be in terms of its availability?

What is the main component of a powerhouse in a tidal power plant responsible for power production?

Which mode of operation of a tidal power plant involves the reverse process of ebb generation?

What is the term used for the equipment that converts wet biomass into biogas through digestion or fermentation?

In the process of converting biomass to biogas, what are the residuals or nutrients left in the biomass slurry used for?

What is the recommended pH value for the digestion of the biomass slurry?

What is done to achieve maximum biogas generation rate in the digestion process?

Which stage of the biochemical process converts complex biomass compounds into simpler soluble compounds?

What is the primary output of the anaerobic and faculative microorganisms stage in the conversion process?

Why is it important to avoid overloading or underloading the biogas digester?

What role do acid forming bacteria play in the anaerobic digestion process?

Which type of material is NOT mentioned as a potential raw material for biogas production?

What is one of the benefits of anaerobic digestion mentioned in the text related to urban waste management?