How much power is generated in a hydroelectric dam as water falls 60 meters onto a turbine generator at a rate of 90 kg per 10 seconds?

Xapslock asked Nov 25, 2023

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How much power is generated in a hydroelectric dam as water falls 60 meters onto a turbine

generator at a rate of 90 kg per 10 seconds?

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Answer:

~ 5300 W ( rounded)

Step-by-step explanation:

The POTENTIAL energy of 90 kg of water before it falls 60 m

is mgh = 90 * 9.81 * 60 = 52974 J

POWER = energy / time = 5297.4 W ( assuming no losses)

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