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Investigating wind turbines

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Current electricity, Energy changes and transfers, Energy resources and fuels

Includes background information about wind turbines, an explanation of how to carry out the investigation and record results, step-by-step instructions for making the wind turbine and help with energy efficiency calculations.

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