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Oct 31 2010

Vertical vs. Horizontal Axis

Posted by Mr. Mansour in 8th Grade, tags:

Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper or in a document you share with me.
1. What are some of the advantages of a vertical axis wind turbine?

2. What are some advantages of horizontal axis turbines?

3. Why are some people against them?

Answer the questions at the bottom of this site by changing the wind direction and speed.  As you change it, answers will appear.  Include the question and answer on your document.

http://ecards.greenlearning.ca/docs/windturbine-22.swf

windturbine-22.swf (application/x-shockwave-flash Object)

WindDirections

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One Response to “Vertical vs. Horizontal Axis”
  1. Top 100 classroom blogs says:
    December 7, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    [...] Mr. Mansour’s Classroom Blog – “This blog is an extension of my classroom,” writes Mr. Mansour on his site. “Currently I’m using it to communicate with my students, their parents, and anyone else who cares to check in on the happenings in my class. Throughout the year, I’ll be posting student work, cool websites, profiles, and hopefully some interactive elements.” Recommended posts: “8th Solar Cars Question” and “Vertical vs. Horizontal Axis.” [...]

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