In wind power generation, what specific assembly of blades and a hub is rotated by the wind to capture kinetic energy?
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Rotor
A wind turbine works on the opposite principle of a fan: instead of using electricity to make wind, it uses wind to make electricity. The aerodynamic blades act like an airplane wing, creating lift that forces the rotor to spin.
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- In a wind turbine, what name is given to the component consisting of a hub and blades that captures kinetic energy?