A horizontal axis turbine with a diameter of 3.5m is placed in a large river which flows at 3.7m/s. The turbine can be assumed to operate at an efficiency of 50%. If the water density is 1000 kg/m³, determine the force on the turbine disc in Newtons. Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
A horizontal axis turbine with a diameter of 3.5m is placed in a large river which flows at 3.7m/s. The turbine can be assumed to operate at an efficiency of 50%. If the water density is 1000 kg/m³, determine the force on the turbine disc in Newtons. Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
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