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ponjavic
Dec12-04, 10:04 AM
Is it possible to calculate the torque on an anemometer, of radius x with cupradius y, depending on the wind speed?
If not is there a similar horizontally rotating device with which you can calculate the torque?

ceptimus
Dec12-04, 11:11 AM
If the anemometer is turning at a constant speed, and we assume that the bearings it is turning on are frictionless, then the torque is zero.