Thames & Kosmos - Wind Power (Assorted) - Accessories

Zappos.com is proud to offer the Thames & Kosmos - Wind Power (Assorted) - Accessories: Learn everything that you could possibly want to know about wind power with this fantastic renewable energy science kit. ; Harness power from thin air with a working wind turbine that you build yourself. ; Wind proves to be one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy currently available. ; You ll assemble a wind turbine complete with electric generator, adjustable rotors, and a wind speed indicator. Then, you ll be able conduct over 20 experiments with your wind turbine. ; During the experiments, you will learn the physics of force and motion as it applies to wind power technology. Learn how to measure and calculate the different forces acting on the rotor blades by breaking them down into vectors. Discover how the sun makes the wind, providing us with an endless source of energy. Read about different types of wind turbines and windmills. ; 32-page experiment manual is jam-packed full of illustrated instructions and scientific information. Manual teaches you how to: ; Build a working wind turbine. Harness mechanical energy to lift weights. Generate electricity to light an LED and charge a battery. Learn the physics of wind turbines. Discover how wind occurs and why it is such a promising energy source. ; Full-color, 32-page experiment manual. Ages 8 and up.