The picture below shows a pinwheel that Bobby has in his front yard.

Question

Often Bobby sees his pinwheel spinning, but other times it does not spin. Which statement best explains what makes his pinwheel spin?

(1 point)
Responses

The Sun heats up the pinwheel, causing it to turn.
The Sun heats up the pinwheel, causing it to turn.

Energy from the wind pushes on the wheel causing the pinwheel to move.
Energy from the wind pushes on the wheel causing the pinwheel to move.

The colors on the wheel repel one another, causing it to turn.
The colors on the wheel repel one another, causing it to turn.

Energy from the ground shakes the wheel causing the pinwheel to move.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains what makes Bobby's pinwheel spin is:

Energy from the wind pushes on the wheel causing the pinwheel to move.

This statement accurately describes the principle of how pinwheels operate, as they rely on wind energy to spin.