Consider a river flowing toward a lake at an average velocity of 3 m/s at a rate of 500 m3/s at a location 90 m above the lake surface. Determine the power generation potential of the entire river at that location.  (in MW)

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Consider a river flowing toward a lake at an average velocity of 3 m/s at a rate of 500 m3/s at a location 90 m above the lake surface. Determine the power generation potential of the entire river at that location.  (in MW) 

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Consider a river flowing toward a lake at an average velocity of 3
m/s at a rate of 500 m3/s at a location 90 m above the lake
surface. Determine the power generation potential of the entire
river at that location. (in MW)
Transcribed Image Text:Problem Solving: Input your final answer on the space provide. Note: Use three decimal places and no need to input the unit. Consider a river flowing toward a lake at an average velocity of 3 m/s at a rate of 500 m3/s at a location 90 m above the lake surface. Determine the power generation potential of the entire river at that location. (in MW)
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