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What is the Coriolis effect?
Think about how the Earth rotates as wind moves.
Name a local factor that affects wind patterns.
Consider what happens near large bodies of water.
What causes wind?
Think about where the sun heats the Earth the most.
True or False: The Coriolis effect causes wind to move in a straight line.
Remember how Earth's rotation affects moving objects.
If a turbine is placed in an area with average wind speeds 10 m/s, calculate the theoretical maximum power that can be extracted, using the Betz limit.
Remember to consider the area swept by the turbine blades.
Discuss how local geography could affect the siting of a wind farm, particularly considering hills and forests.
Think about where wind flows fastest and what could block it.
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