KIDWIND BLADE PITCH PROTRACTOR
This tool is incredibly helpful for measuring the blade pitch angle on your KidWind turbine. This tool invented by KidWind WindSenator Niels Anderson makes blade pitch experiments much easier!

The Blade Pitch Protractor has a cut-out notch to fit around the blade dowel. It has ridges on the back that align with the KidWind hub making it perfect for reading, measuring and comparing blade pitch angles.
Range of measurement 0 - 70 degrees

Concepts:
Understanding the relationship between energy and forces
Understanding forces and motion
Understanding angles
Exploring the concepts of lift, drag, and torque
Developing and using physical models
Designing controlled experiments
Optimizing designs
Analyzing data

Download these FREE lessons for use with this kit or purchase hard copies: View >>>>
WindWise: How Does a Windmill Work? Download PDF
WindWise: Which Blades Are Best? Download PDF
WindWise: How Can I Design Better Blades? Download PDF

Quick Lesson: Wind Turbine Blade Design Download PDF

FAQs:
Q What is the protractor made of?
A The protractor is made of 100% recycled plastic, made at a wind-powered manufacturing plant in New York!

Q What is the best angle at which to set my blades?
A That depends on a lot of factors and is for you to figure out through experimentation!

Educational use only:
Vernier and Kidwind products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical or commercial applications. Details

• Warranty: 5 years

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  Dimensions
  • Package size (HxWxD): 13x102x165mm
  • Packed weight: 20g

    Last edited 23rd Jan 2024

    Documents:
    Catalogue	Vernier Catalogue K-12
    Catalogue	Vernier Catalogue Uni
    Catalogue	May 2024 Web Catalogue

    
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