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How much energy has 4×10^10m^3 of water collected in a reservoir at a hight of 100 m from the power house ?What kind of energy is that?



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Answer:

PE = 3.92x10^16J

potential energy

Step-by-step explanation:

PE = m*g*h

mass of water = 1000kg/m³

(4*10^10m³)*1000kg = 4*10^13kg

PE = (4*10^13kg)*(9.81m/s²)*(100m)

PE = 3.92x10^16J

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