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Lab Rules. Sean Dengler, Lab Manager. Problem-Based Learning. Can a wind turbine economically and sufficiently generate electricity for a village on the Hopi Indian Reservation? Exploration Kit DC motor (1.5-3.0 V) Wire leads with alligator clips Propeller AA Battery (1.5 V)
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Lab Rules • Sean Dengler, Lab Manager
Problem-Based Learning • Can a wind turbine economically and sufficiently generate electricity for a village on the Hopi Indian Reservation? • Exploration Kit • DC motor (1.5-3.0 V) • Wire leads with alligator clips • Propeller • AA Battery (1.5 V) • Light Bulb (2.33 V, 270 mA) • Multimeter
Figure 1 Wind Speed Map of Arizona2 Hopi Reservation