Introduction
What would happen if you added more mass to your wind turbine blades? Would they generate more power or less?
In this experiment, you will explore the design variable “mass.” You will explore the effect mass has on power output.
Objectives
- Measure wind turbine power output with a Vernier Energy Sensor.
- Explore how blade mass affects the power output of a wind turbine.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #9 of Investigating Wind Energy. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
