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Captain Planet Super Windmill Jonathan Buswell Nathan Meek Jim King
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Goal and Restrictions Goal: design and build an efficient and effective windmill to generate electricity. Restrictions: – $40 Budget – 6 weeks to design and build device – Schedule conflicts
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Research and Cost Online video – Youtube, Howstuffworks.com What materials to use – Fan, wire, lubricant, wood, rod, pvc tubing, magnets, glue, tape Where to get them – Home Depot, M&J Magnets, Walgreens, online vendor Total Cost – $34.50
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First Design Design Problem – Did not catch enough air and were too far apart which didn’t allow the magnets to spin fast enough to light the bulb.
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Second Design Change in materials – New, stronger magnets Change in design – New windmill – More coils around the generator
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Calculations Efficiency
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Conclusion
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