Loudoun Country Day School · Mrs. Peacemaker and Mrs. Frashure · March 27, 2026
Project Overview
We started off with four eleven-inch heavier balsa wood blades in a rounded shape. For the second try, we used four eleven-inch plastic blades in a rounded shape. Lastly, we tried a mix of different types of blades and decided that the heavier balsa wood was the best option.
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
615.734
Resistor Value (ohms)
1
Output voltage (V)
4.15