The Total Flow of the Niagara River Is $$6.0 \times 10 ^ { 3 } \mathrm {~m} ^ { 3 } / \mathrm { s } \text {. Using the height of }$$

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Essay

The total flow of the Niagara River is $$6.0 \times 10 ^ { 3 } \mathrm {~m} ^ { 3 } / \mathrm { s } \text {. Using the height of }$$ Niagara Falls as given in the text and the fact that a maximum of 75% of the flow can be utilized for hydroelectric power outside tourist season, calculate the maximum available electric power if the generators are 85% efficient.

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Definitions:

Stored Energy

Energy that is kept in a system and can potentially be used, such as chemical energy in food or batteries.

Energy Waves

Oscillations that transfer energy from one place to another, which can manifest in various forms such as light waves, sound waves, and electromagnetic waves.

Reaction Rate

The speed at which reactants are converted into products in a chemical reaction, influenced by factors like temperature and concentration.

Temperature

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a system, representing how hot or cold the system is.