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Wind Energy Quiz

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Feel that wind? Fwooooshhhh!!! Fwwwooooshhh!! Quick, somebody put up a wind turbine. Test your knowledge with this quiz.

Are there any risks associated with the production of wind energy?

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Wind farms are touted for their ability to capture a clean, renewable energy source. Is producing wind energy as beneficial as it seems, or are there any downsides?

How Torque Converters Work

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The torque converter allows the transmission to shift gears in an automatic transmission. Learn about the torque converter and see pictures of a torque converter.

What are the types of internal combustion engines?

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What are the types of internal combustion engines? Visit HowStuffWorks.com to learn the types of internal combustion engines.

How Much HP Does a Turbo Add?

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Turbochargers significantly increase engine performance without adding much weight. But how do they work?

How do you make a wastegate adjustment on a turbocharger?

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A wastegate is a pressure-sensitive valve that helps adjust the spinning speed of a turbocharger. Find out how to make a wastegate adjustment on a turbocharger in this article.

What is the world's fastest motorcycle?

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Learn which motorcycle tops the list as the world's fastest at HowStuffWorks.

How Hydropower Plants Work

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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.

How do they start jet engines on airplanes?

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How do you start a gas turbine engine? What is the mechanism to begin the rotation of the large fan blades?

How the Iowa Stored Energy Park Will Work

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The Iowa Stored Energy Park will use wind to generate electricity and will store unused wind underground. Learn about the Iowa Stored Energy Park.

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