Answer to Question #95519 in Physics for amy

Question #95519

I was wondering if there are similarities between the movement of wind turbines and ferris wheels, for example the centripetal force in them.

im asking because i came to know about the Dutch WindWheel, which is a ferris wheel shaped windmill. i wanted to know if there is any connection between wind turbines and ferris wheels that they came up with such an invention.

i know this is such a time wasting question but i've now created a project about ferris wheels and wind turbines, and then i didnt know how to link them together to make 1 project. so besides the Dutch WindWheel, please let me know if there are other ways i can link them together - if there are any! thanks!

Expert's answer

In these cases, you have constant circular motion because you have centripetal force.