Wind Workforce/Curricula/Blade Variables and Power Output
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Blade Variables and Power Output
1 - 2 hrs
Moderate
200 +
Over time, engineers have experimented with many different shapes, designs, materials, and numbers of blades to find what works best. In this experiment, you will explore the optimal blade design to maximize power output.
Resources for this lesson plan:
Education Levels:
Middle School 7 - 8
High School 9 - 12
Subjects:
Physics
Topics:
Turbines
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