Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

Water from a reservoir is delivered to the turbine of a hydroelectric system at a mass flow rate of $500\,\text{kg s}^{-1}$. The reservoir is located $300\,\text{m}$ above the turbine level. The generator driven by the turbine produces an electrical output of $200\,\text{A}$ at a potential difference of $6000\,\text{V}$. Calculate the efficiency of the system.

  • A$8.0\,\%$
  • B$8.2\,\%$
  • C$80\,\%$
  • D$82\,\%$

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