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Some of the energy from the wind used to rotate a wind turbine is wasted.

An engineer oils the mechanical parts of a wind turbine.
Explain how oiling would affect the efficiency of the wind turbine.

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Explanation:Oiling will reduce the contact between the mechanical parts of the wind turbine, thus reducing friction, which prevents energy loss as heat, allowing for increase effiency.

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Answer:

Oiling will reduce the friction between the mechanical parts of the wind turbine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Oiling will reduce the contact between the mechanical parts of the wind turbine, thus reducing friction, which prevents energy loss as heat, allowing for increase effiency.

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