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How Do Wind Turbines Work?

Provided by: TED-Ed |Published on: May 23, 2022
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This video explains how wind turbines work and the current challenges and benefits of producing wind power. 
  • Students will learn about the primary factors that determine how much energy wind turbines can produce, including the size and orientation of the blades, the blade's design, and the amount of wind that will turn the rotor. 
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Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering
Authors: Rebecca J. Barthelmie, Sara C. Pryor
Region: Global
Languages: English

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