In a dam, water is flowing at the rate of 1400 kg/s and falls from 40 m height. The power is generated by the falling water is O a. 548.8 kW O b. 56 kW O c. 13.7 kW O d. 548.8 MW

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In a dam, water is flowing at the rate of 1400 kg/s and falls from 40 m height. The power is generated by
the falling water is
O a. 548.8 kW
O b. 56 kW
O c. 13.7 kW
O d. 548.8 MW
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