KIDWIND RED BLADE SET
These 200mm diameter wind turbine blades are optimised to spin at very high RPMs. The blades fit on any DC generator or motor with a 2mm driveshaft. Because they are optimised to spin at very high RPMs they produce high voltage (5-6 volts) with the KidWind Wind Turbine Generator - you will even be able to light bulbs and pump water with basic box fan winds!

These blades are supplied with the MINI Wind Turbine. They feature an airfoil profile and twisted pitch – just like real turbine blades.

Activities:
• Light LED bulbs (when used with our wind turbine generator)
• Run a low voltage water pump (when used with our wind turbine generator)
• Compare student blade designs to optimal design

Concepts:
• Exploring energy transformations
• Exploring clean energy
• Understanding the relationship between energy and forces
• Understanding the relationship between forces and motion
• Exploring concepts of lift, drag and torque
• Developing and using physical models
• Understanding differences between energy and power
• Analysing and interpreting data
• Designing controlled experiments

Materials included:
• Pre-molded blade set
• Maximum Blade diameter: 200mm
• Fits on 2mm driveshaft

FAQs:
Q Where can I learn more about airfoil shapes and wind turbine blade design?
A Check out our Advanced Blade Design Manual.

Q What is the wind turbine blade set made of?
A These blades are 100% recycled plastic and made at a wind-powered manufacturing plant in New York!

Educational use only:
Vernier and Kidwind products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical or commercial applications. Details

• Warranty: 5 years

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  Dimensions
  • Package size (HxWxD): 38 x 178 x 210mm
  • Packed weight: 230g

    Last edited 23rd Jan 2024

    This product is used in teaching these Australian Curriculum codes:
    ACSSU190 - Physical Sciences - Energy Conservation - Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations
    ACSSU219 - Physical Sciences - Alternative Energies - Energy from a variety of sources can be used to generate electricity
    ACSSU117 - Physical Sciences - Forces and Machines - Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces, including Earth’s gravitational attraction, acting on the object
    ACSSU182 - Physical Sciences - Energy Transfer - Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and particle models
    
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    Works with:	From
    KW-MWT - KidWind Mini Wind Turbine	$130.00
    KW-MWTBD - KidWind Mini Wind Turbine With Blade Design	$166.00

    Documents:
    Catalogue	Vernier Catalogue K-12
    Catalogue	Vernier Catalogue Uni
    User Manual	Advanced Blade Design

    
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