15. Refer to the figure below. In a hydroelectric power plant, 70m/s of water (p = 1010kg/m) flows from an elevation of 125m to a turbine, where electric power is generated. The overall efficiency of the turbine-generator is 84% (16% of total energy was lost). Disregarding frictional losses in piping, estimate the electric power output of this plant. 70m's 125m Turbine Generator utine 84% Refer to Problem 15

15. Refer to the figure below. In a hydroelectric power plant, 70m/s of water (p = 1010kg/m) flows from an elevation of 125m to a turbine, where electric power is generated. The overall efficiency of the turbine-generator is 84% (16% of total energy was lost). Disregarding frictional losses in piping, estimate the electric power output of this plant. 70m's 125m Turbine Generator utine 84% Refer to Problem 15

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