How is available energy in the wind related to the length of the blades in a wind turbine?

What will be an ideal response?


The energy in the wind is proportional to the square of the length of the turbine blades because the power is proportional to the area swept.

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What distance is specified as the horizontal distance between the holes in part number 1?

Refer to the girder brace in Drawing Number W11784S R1.

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List the five major categories of employment in agriculture-related jobs

What will be an ideal response?

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When selecting a variety of strawberry plant for planting, select a plant that _____

A) produces soft berries that are juicier B) is unknown in the market area C) will ripen when the best market prices are available D) blooms in early spring before the first frost

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The functioning of a relaxation oscillator is based upon

A) the nonlinear response of capacitors B) crystal resonance C) the charge/discharge characteristics of op-amps D) the charge/discharge characteristics of capacitors

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