Question

Which of the following corrects a spelling mistake within the underlined portion of the sentence? A. As the turbines turn, they create changes in the air pressure, which can disrupt flight paths of animals flying by and cause them to collide with the structures. B. As the turbines spin, they create changes in the air pressure, which can disrupt flight paths of animals flying by and cause them to collide with the structures. C. As the turbines rotate, they create changes in the air pressure, which can disrupt flight paths of animals flying by and cause them to collide with the structures. D. As the turbines revolve, they create changes in the air pressure, which can disrupt flight paths of animals flying by and cause them to collide with the structures.

Answer 1

All spelling in the options provided is correct, and the terms used to describe the motion of turbines—'turn,' 'spin,' 'rotate,' 'revolve'—are valid. The main concepts discussed include the rotational motion of turbines and the conservation of angular momentum.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking about the correct terminology to describe the motion of turbines and which option corrects a spelling mistake in a given sentence. The sentence describes how the motion of turbines can affect animals' flight paths. In the context of turbines, the terms 'turn,' 'spin,' 'rotate,' and 'revolve' can all describe circular motion around an axis. However, they do not contain any inherent spelling errors, and all the options given (A, B, C, and D) are grammatically correct variations of the sentence.

The process involves wind energy converting kinetic energy in moving air into rotational motion of a turbine, which then turns a generator. This is akin to the conservation of angular momentum that explains phenomena such as tornadoes increasing their rate of spin as their radius of rotation narrows.

Wind turbines face environmental challenges, such as their impact on wildlife, which are currently being researched to find mitigation strategies. Understanding the physics behind turbines, including concepts of rotational motion and the conservation of energy, is important in analyzing these complexities.

Answer 2

The correct choice to correct a potential spelling mistake and improve clarity is:

C. As the turbines rotate, they create changes in the air pressure, which can disrupt flight paths of animals flying by and cause them to collide with the structures.

How to explain

The sentence uses different verbs to describe the turbines' movement: "turn," "spin," "rotate," and "revolve." The phrase "turn" in option A could be seen as less specific compared to the other choices.

Options B, C, and D use more precise verbs like "spin," "rotate," and "revolve," respectively, which better convey the motion of turbines.

Among these, "spin" in option B, while accurate, might not fully capture the turbines' movement. "Rotate" in option C and "revolve" in option D both effectively and accurately describe the turbines' circular motion, enhancing clarity.