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| − | The power ''P ''of a wind-stream, crossing an area ''A ''with velocity ''v ''is given by | + | The power ''P ''of a wind-stream, crossing an area ''A ''with velocity ''v ''is given by <br> |
| − | <math>P=\frac{1}{2}\rho A v^3</math> | + | <math>P=\frac{1}{2}\rho A v^3</math> <br> |
It varies proportional to air density <math>\rho</math>, to the crossed area ''A ''and to the cube of the wind velocity ''v''. | It varies proportional to air density <math>\rho</math>, to the crossed area ''A ''and to the cube of the wind velocity ''v''. | ||
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Wind Power
The power P of a wind-stream, crossing an area A with velocity v is given by
It varies proportional to air density , to the crossed area A and to the cube of the wind velocity v.
