Our local community turbine rotates at a constant speed of 39 revolutions per minute. What is the mechanism that allows greater power to be generated in strong winds, in terms I can explain to my grandchildren?
Glyn Hicks, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, UK
We pay 拢25 for every answer published in 快猫短视频. To answer this question 鈥� or ask a new one 鈥� visit newscientist.com/lastword. Terms and conditions apply.
Advertisement
This article appeared in print under the headline 鈥淲indblown鈥�