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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

Water passes from a lake to a turbine positioned a vertical distance of $90\,\text{m}$ beneath the lake surface, as illustrated. The water’s mass flow rate is $2400\,\text{kg min}^{-1}$. The turbine operates with an efficiency of $75\%$. Calculate the output power of the turbine.

  • A$26\,\text{kW}$
  • B$35\,\text{kW}$
  • C$1.6\,\text{MW}$
  • D$2.1\,\text{MW}$

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