1.4.1 - Key Concepts
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Practice Questions
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What causes wind formation?
💡 Hint: Think about how the sun heats different areas on Earth.
What is the Betz Limit?
💡 Hint: It is named after a German physicist.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of wind formation?
💡 Hint: Think about where the sun heats the ground differently.
True or False: The Betz Limit is 100%.
💡 Hint: It’s named after a physicist and is less than 100%.
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Challenge Problems
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A wind turbine operates in an area with an average wind speed of 15 m/s. Given its rotor diameter is 80 meters, calculate the maximum power output based on the Betz Limit. Assume air density is 1.225 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Calculate the swept area first to find the power output.
Analyze the impact of placing a HAWT in a densely populated area versus an open plain. Discuss factors affecting efficiency and siting recommendations.
💡 Hint: Think about what challenges might arise from urban siting.
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