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Whilst some propellers are comparatively slow there is an effect called the stroboscopic effect, which at certain revolutions, synchronise reflected light from the blades. This fools the eye into believing the propellers are turning much more slowly than they are.
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What do the blades of a wind turbine look like?
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When was Tennessee Propellers created?
Tennessee Propellers was created in 1981.
When was Precision Propellers created?
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What are the changes they made on airplanes?
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