Windmill direction based on illustration.

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The direction a windmill will turn can be determined by the shape and orientation of its blades. In the discussed scenario, the wind is blowing directly at the windmill, with the wider part of the blade positioned on the left and the skinnier side on the right. This configuration indicates that the windmill will rotate in a specific direction based on the aerodynamic properties of the blade shapes. Illustrations can significantly aid in understanding the mechanics of windmill operation.

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How can you tell which way a windmill will blow based upon an illustration of it's blades? I've done some research and can't understand it!

The wind is blowing directly at it. There are different shapes of the blades but I haven't been able to determine how that shape determines direction. The wider part of the blade is on the left side, with a skinnier side on the right.

Thanks,
Matthew
 
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Mdanner423 said:
How can you tell which way a windmill will blow based upon an illustration of it's blades? I've done some research and can't understand it!

The wind is blowing directly at it. There are different shapes of the blades but I haven't been able to determine how that shape determines direction. The wider part of the blade is on the left side, with a skinnier side on the right.

Thanks,
Matthew

You need to post some illustrations or pictures or something. For some windmills it is obvious which way they will turn (the propeller type), but for some it is much less obvious.
 

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