Q1. A hydroelectric station has a cubic tank of height 50m above the earth. This cubic tank has an equal part of 35m. The maximum height of water in the tank is 25m for one day and the minimum height of water in the tank is 5m for one day also. The efficiency of the station is 0.9, Find 1. The power that developed by the station. 2. The maximum power that developed by the station. 3. The maximum power that could be developed by the : 3. 25m

Q1. A hydroelectric station has a cubic tank of height 50m above the earth. This cubic tank has an equal part of 35m. The maximum height of water in the tank is 25m for one day and the minimum height of water in the tank is 5m for one day also. The efficiency of the station is 0.9, Find 1. The power that developed by the station. 2. The maximum power that developed by the station. 3. The maximum power that could be developed by the : 3. 25m

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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