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What powers a sailboat?
Wind powers a sailboat.
Can a sailboat travel against the wind?
Yes, a sailboat can travel against the wind by using a technique called tacking. This involves zigzagging back and forth across the wind to make progress in the desired direction. By adjusting the angle of the sails and changing direction strategically, a sailboat can effectively navigate against the wind.
What is the purpose of a keel in a sailboat?
The purpose of a keel in a sailboat are to generate lift to counteract the force of the wind. The keel converts the motion of the wind into a forward motion for the sailboat.
What type of energy transformation does a sailboat have?
A sailboat converts the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical energy to propel the boat forward. This is an example of transforming energy from one form to another without storing it.
Could a rowboat be faster than a sailboat?
If there is no wind and the sailboat has no auxiliary engine
What does the jib do on a sailboat?
Collects wind, it is a triangular sail placed at the front of the sailboat.
This type of power allows a sailboat to sail?
The wind is what causes a sailboat to sail.
What is a wind powered vehicle?
A sailboat
What is wind power vehicle?
A sailboat
What force powers a sailboat?
Wind.
What rides the wind as if it was free?
Sailboat?
Who is using wind power?
anyone with a sailboat
