1.9.5 - By Connection
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Practice Questions
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What causes wind?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the sun heats the Earth.
Name one advantage of HAWTs.
💡 Hint: Think about their orientation and designs.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum theoretical efficiency of a wind turbine known as?
💡 Hint: Think about the name that starts with 'B' related to efficiency.
True or False: Wind energy has no impact on the environment.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of wind turbines on local ecology.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a wind farm with at least five turbines. Discuss the factors you'd consider for siting these turbines.
💡 Hint: Incorporate both local assessment and global wind patterns.
Evaluate the efficiency differences between a HAWT and a VAWT in a specific location with given wind speeds.
💡 Hint: Think about how the designs impact their ability to capture wind energy.
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