What component within a wind turbine is responsible for increasing the rotational speed of the shaft to make electricity generation efficient?

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A Main blades
B Tower support
C Gear-box
D Anemometer

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Answer: C. Gear-box

Answer Explanation: C) Gear-box. The mechanical gear-box inside a wind turbine assembly increases the slower rotation speed of the blades up to a higher speed required by the generator to efficiently produce electricity.

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What component within a wind turbine is responsible for increasing the rotational speed of the shaft to make electricity generation efficient?

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