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Try different wind turbine/propeller (chord length, pitch) designs by making models from balsa wood. Connect the spinning axle to a DC motor and measure the voltage produced across a resistor to measure power output. Use fan as wind source. (Judge, 2004)Bibliography
Judge, T.C., 2004. "Testing Turbines for Maximum Power," California State Science Fair Project Abstract [accessed February 27, 2006] http://cssf.usc.edu/History/2004/Projects/J0110.pdf.
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"Wind Turbine Efficiency." Science Buddies,
20 Nov. 2020,
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Last edit date: 2020-11-20
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