How does wind spin those giant turbines? It seems like even high-speed winds wouldn’t move it very quickly with how heavy the turbine blades must be.

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How does wind spin those giant turbines? It seems like even high-speed winds wouldn’t move it very quickly with how heavy the turbine blades must be.

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Air weighs about 14 lbs per square inch. It’s actually pretty heavy and can move large objects with seemingly a light breeze. Wind moves giant boulders across the desert sand. It’s crazy strong.

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