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Which of the following statements about the efficiency of Savonius wind turbines is correct?
Savonius turbines are less efficient than conventional turbines at converting wind energy to electrical energy.
What is the main advantage of a Savonius wind turbine compared to a horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT)?
Savonius turbines can operate effectively even when the wind changes direction.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of Savonius wind turbines compared to horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs)?
Savonius turbines generate less power than HAWTs.
What is the main advantage of a horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) compared to a Savonius wind turbine?
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Which of the following is a feature of horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) that is not mentioned for Savonius wind turbines?
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What is the main reason Savonius wind turbines are described as 'excellent in areas of turbulent wind'?
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Which of the following is a benefit of horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) compared to Savonius wind turbines that is not mentioned in the text?
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What is the main reason the text states that Savonius wind turbines 'are less efficiency than the common HAWT'?
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Which of the following is a key difference between horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) and Savonius wind turbines that is not mentioned in the text?
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What is the main reason Savonius wind turbines are described as 'self starting'?
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