A tower-mounted underwater turbine and a similar vertical-axis wind turbine both have rotors that measure 32 feet in diameter. If both harness turbulent-free flows of 18 mph, compare the power generated by each (in kW). Consider the difference in fluid density: p sea water = 830 pair

A tower-mounted underwater turbine and a similar vertical-axis wind turbine both have rotors that measure 32 feet in diameter. If both harness turbulent-free flows of 18 mph, compare the power generated by each (in kW). Consider the difference in fluid density: p sea water = 830 pair

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