Chapter 8, Problem 8B.1AST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of water driving the turbines has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The mass of water driving the turbines can be calculated using the gravitational potential energy formula,

  $\text{E=mgh}$

Where m is the mass of the substance.

g is the gravitational force ($\text{9}{\text{.8ms}}^{\text{-2}}$).

h is the height.