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The generator can drive the electric wind cannon
In the case of wind turbines, the blades are connected to a drive shaft that turns an electric generator to produce electricity. They resemble airplane wings and use lift to rotate. . Wind energy is produced by the movement of air (wind) and converted into electricity. The animation below is interactive. This system evolved from ancient windmills used for mechanical work.
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Pneumatic wind cannon does not generate electricity
The wind cannon generated "slugs" of compressed air using the combustion of a 2:1 mixture of and obtained from the of water inside of a long barrel that was bent at one end. These blasts were intended to rack and strain the frame of enemy aircraft to the point of breaking or at the very least making difficult for pilots to maintain control of their aircraft, causing them to crash. According to Hogg, while Zippermayr's idea was sound in theory, it was better suited for a laboratory scale model th.
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