A steady flow water power plant has its water inlet 15 m above its water outlet. The water enters the plant with a velocity of 3 m/s and leaves with a velocity of 10 m/s. What is the work done by the plant per kg of water passing through it?

A steady flow water power plant has its water inlet 15 m above its water outlet. The water enters the plant with a velocity of 3 m/s and leaves with a velocity of 10 m/s. What is the work done by the plant per kg of water passing through it?

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