Final answer:
The technology in wind turbines allows us to convert the mechanical energy from the spinning blades to electrical energy that can be used to light....
The correct answer is B). mechanical; electrical.
Step-by-step explanation:
A wind turbine transforms the mechanical energy of wind into electrical energy. A turbine takes the kinetic energy of a moving fluid, air in this case, and converts it to a rotary motion. As wind moves past the blades of a wind turbine, it moves or rotates the blades.
The conversion of energy in wind turbines involves capturing the kinetic energy through the rotation of the blades, which is a form of mechanical energy.
This rotational motion then turns a drive shaft connected to an electric generator, which operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy. This electricity can then be used for various purposes, including lighting.