{"product_id":"wind-power-v-4-0","title":"Thames and Kosmos Wind Power (V 4.0)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos Wind Power (V 4.0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"194\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eBuild a \u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"75\"\u003erealistic wind turbine\u003c\/strong\u003e with an electric generator and \u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eadjustable, aerodynamically curved blades\u003c\/strong\u003e—just like modern utility-scale turbines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eRun \u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eblade-angle optimization\u003c\/strong\u003e tests to maximize RPM, torque, and output; then \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"294\"\u003elight an LED\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"335\"\u003echarge a rechargeable AA battery\u003c\/strong\u003e using wind energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eFlip the system: convert the generator into an \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eelectric motor\u003c\/strong\u003e and power a \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"455\"\u003esmall model car\u003c\/strong\u003e to demonstrate stored-energy applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eLearn how wind energy evolved—from classic windmills to today’s grid-scale turbines—and how it can power \u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"624\"\u003ehomes and EVs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eFull-color, 32-page manual\u003c\/strong\u003e provides step-by-step builds, troubleshooting, and the science behind wind tech\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eClassroom and club friendly: compact footprint, quick resets, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"835\"\u003ehands-on NGSS-aligned\u003c\/strong\u003e activities for energy and engineering concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eExperiments:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"959\"\u003ePiece Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eManual Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 (full color)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.6 × 11.5 × 3.1 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eManual Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.25 × 11.5 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eBatteries Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × AA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003erechargeable\u003c\/strong\u003e (used as storage cell; 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