Study the data that you collected from your trials. Think about the different designs
you created. Think about how the design affected the amount of energy your wind
turbine created.
In a paragraph, draw conclusions about how wind turbines work and how the
design of the rotors impacts the function of the turbine. Include the following in
your paragraph:
• How does your wind turbine model the work of a real wind turbine?
• How did your rotor designs affect the number of macaroni hauled? Cite
evidence from your data.
In a second paragraph, make a prediction about how the design of real wind
turbines affects their output. Include the following in your paragraph:
• How does the shape and size of rotors affect the efficiency of wind turbines?
• How does wind speed affect the efficiency of wind turbines?
After analyzing the data collected from my wind turbine trials, I have concluded that the design of the rotors plays a crucial role in the amount of energy generated by the turbine. Just like real wind turbines, the blades of my model turbine are responsible for capturing the wind and converting it into energy. The different rotor designs, such as the number of blades and their angle, significantly impacted the performance of the turbine. For example, the rotor design with three blades and a larger surface area was able to haul more macaroni compared to the rotor design with only two blades. This suggests that having more blades and a larger surface area can increase the efficiency of a wind turbine.
Based on my experimentation and observations, I predict that the design of real wind turbines, particularly the shape and size of the rotors, will have a significant impact on their output. Rotors with a larger surface area are likely to capture more wind and generate more energy, similar to the results seen in my model turbine. Additionally, the shape of the rotors can affect how efficiently they capture and convert wind energy. Furthermore, wind speed is also an important factor that can influence the efficiency of a wind turbine. Higher wind speeds will result in more rotation of the blades, leading to increased energy production. By optimizing the design of the rotors and considering factors such as wind speed, real wind turbines can maximize their efficiency and output.