How Does a Wind Turbine Work? A short explanation on how wind turbines make energy By Andy Harris

Parts of the Wind Turbine

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When the coil passes through the magnetic field it makes energy! North magnet (positive) (or +) coil + -- Magnetic field (the area where magnetism travels from + to – , + to + or – to -) (or --) wires -- + South magnet (negative) When the coil passes through the magnetic field it makes energy!

Here is a Great Video Explaining how Wind Turbines Work! You can find it at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/wind_how.html

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