In a hydroelectric dam, water falls 32 m and then spins a turbine to generate electricity. ▾ Part A What is AU of 1.0 kg of water? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ▸ View Available Hint(s) AU- Value Submit Part B HÅ Vis Submit Suppose the dam is 80% efficient at converting the water's potential energy to electrical energy. How many kilograms of water must pass through the turbines each second to generate 49 MW of electricity? This is a typical value for a small hydroelectric dam. Express your answer in kilograms per second. ▸ View Available Hint(s) 15. ΑΣΦΑ V DMC Units → ? ? kg/s

In a hydroelectric dam, water falls 32 m and then spins a turbine to generate electricity. ▾ Part A What is AU of 1.0 kg of water? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ▸ View Available Hint(s) AU- Value Submit Part B HÅ Vis Submit Suppose the dam is 80% efficient at converting the water's potential energy to electrical energy. How many kilograms of water must pass through the turbines each second to generate 49 MW of electricity? This is a typical value for a small hydroelectric dam. Express your answer in kilograms per second. ▸ View Available Hint(s) 15. ΑΣΦΑ V DMC Units → ? ? kg/s

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter26: Electric Potential

Section: Chapter Questions

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