How Much Power Is Theoretically Available from a Mass Flow

question 43

Multiple Choice

How much power is theoretically available from a mass flow of 1 000 kg/s of water when it falls a vertical distance of 100 meters?

• A) 980 kW
• B) 98 kW
• C) 4 900 W
• D) 980 W
• E) 9 600 W

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