A hydroturbine operates on a stream in which 100kg/s of water flows. Estimate the maximum power output if the turbines is in a dam with a distance of 40 m from the surface of the reservoir to the surface of the backwater. a. 8.88W b. 16.55kW c. 39.24kW d. 58.22kW

A hydroturbine operates on a stream in which 100kg/s of water flows. Estimate the maximum power output if the turbines is in a dam with a distance of 40 m from the surface of the reservoir to the surface of the backwater. a. 8.88W b. 16.55kW c. 39.24kW d. 58.22kW

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