Question: The maximum thrust a wind turbine with blade diameter of 12 m can withstand is 450 N if subject to wind speed of 18

The maximum thrust a wind turbine with blade diameter of 12 m can withstand is 450 N if subject to wind speed 

The maximum thrust a wind turbine with blade diameter of 12 m can withstand is 450 N if subject to wind speed of 18 km/h. i) Determine the efficiency of the turbine. Take atmospheric pressure and temperature as 101.3 kPa and 28 C respectively. Take R for air as 287 J/kg-K

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