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KidWind Blade Design Bulk Consumables Pack

Our Price: $160.00

Availability: Usually Ships in 3-5 business days.
Product Code: KIDWIND-H0033-3

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KidWind Blade Design Bulk Consumables Pack

This product contains the major consumable materials used for wind turbine blade design experiments. This pack features two blade-making materials: balsa wood and corrugated plastic sheets. Both materials are light and rigid, but have different properties that allow for interesting experiments. An optimal, pre-molded blade set is also included. Dowels are included for attaching your blades to the hub.

Balsa Wood
Length	12 in.
Width	3 in.
Thickness	2.5 mm.
Corrugated plastic
Length	16 in.
Width	3 in.
Thickness	3 mm.
Dowels
Length	5 in.
Diameter	0.25 in.
Pre-molded blade set
Maximum blade diameter	8 in.
Fits on	2 mm. driveshaft

You Can:

Design and test advanced wind turbine blades
Experiment with number of blades
Experiment with the size and shape of blades
Experiment with angle of blades
Compare your blades to the optimal pre-molded blade set

Concepts

Understanding differences between energy & power
Exploring concepts of lift, drag, and torque
Understanding angles
Developing and using physical models
Understanding the relationship between forces and motion
Understanding the relationship between energy and forces
Understanding clean energy
Exploring energy transformations
Analyzing and interpreting data
Optimizing designs
Designing controlled experiments

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I attach my blades to the dowels?
We recommend hot glue (glue gun). Other types of glue or duct tape may also work.
What is the best way to cut balsa wood?
The balsa tends to split and break if you use scissors. Hobby knives work well. Be very careful using a hobby knife because they are sharp and it's easy to cut yourself. We recommend adult supervision.