Turbines

Which wind turbine produces the most power?

• large turbine

• small turbine

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Where is a Offshore wind turbine made

• on land

• in water

• on a hill

• in a building

How do wind turbines affect the environment.

• Can harm birds and other wildlife

• Cuts the clouds which affects the water cycle.

• Hits trees around them

• They are perfect for the environment.

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What is the blade chord?

• the "front" of the blade airfoil that cuts into the wind

• width of the blade measured from the leading edge to the trailing edge

• the "back" of the blade airfoil

Where is the Root of a turbine blade ?

• the "back" of the blade airfoil

• the "front" of the blade airfoil that cuts into the wind

• where the blade is attached to the turbine

• width of the blade measured from the leading edge to the trailing edge

As blade ______ increases the potential power output of the wind turbine increases.

• Width

• length

• Span

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What is Wind Turbine Blade Span?

• How wide the blade is

• How long the blade is

• the diameter of the largest circle swept by any part of the fan blade

To generate power, wind turbine blades need to spin and create ___________

• air

• torque

• wind

Which forces are important in the movement of wind turbine blades? (check all that apply)

• lift

• drag

• torque

• spin

• velocity

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What is the primary function of a turbine in a power plant?

• Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy

• Convert electrical energy to mechanical energy

• Store energy for later use

• Distribute electricity to homes

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