The discussion revolves around the challenge of connecting wind turbine design with the study of conic sections for a precalculus project. While one participant suggests that aerofoils are more relevant than conic sections, another points out that a developed project lacks a clear link between the two topics. The complexity of actual turbine blade design, which requires advanced computational resources, makes it difficult to relate to conic sections at a precalculus level. However, designing a Savonius wind turbine could potentially provide some connection to conic sections. Ultimately, the participants seek a way to effectively integrate these concepts for educational purposes.
