why wind turbines have such skinny blades. Wouldn’t more surface area be more effective? 565 viewsApril 30, 2024EngineeringOther Question100.55K April 29, 2024 0 Comments why wind turbines have such skinny blades. Wouldn’t more surface area be more effective? In: Engineering 8 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted April 30, 2024 0 Comments Weight and air resistance. Also, with a wide blade, the air slows down before it crosses the blade and the power diminishes before it gets past the blade. You are viewing 1 out of 8 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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