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Choose the incorrect statement regarding wind power

Wind energy is generated by the the kinetic energy of the wind which on hitting the blades of the turbine results in movement of blades which helps to run the turbine of the generator. So, it is the high speed of wind or high kinetic energy of the wind and not potential energy.

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