Practice - Wind Turbines
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Practice Questions
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What does a wind turbine convert?
💡 Hint: Think about what wind does when it moves.
Name one type of wind turbine.
💡 Hint: Consider which one you see the most in farms.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What do wind turbines primarily convert?
💡 Hint: Think about energy sources harnessed through motion.
True or False: Vertical-axis wind turbines are more efficient than horizontal-axis wind turbines in all conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how each type functions in windy areas.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the potential energy generated by a wind turbine with a blade length of 40 meters at a wind speed of 10 m/s. Assume the air density is 1.225 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Don’t forget to find the area before applying the formula!
Evaluate the environmental impact of installing a wind farm in a migratory bird pathway.
💡 Hint: Think of both direct and indirect consequences on local wildlife.
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