L. The diversion requirement of a 5-ha farm was estimated to be 10mm/day during peak periods. If the pumping plant has a 60% efficiency, how many kilowatt-hour energy is required to lift water 5 meters?

L. The diversion requirement of a 5-ha farm was estimated to be 10mm/day during peak periods. If the pumping plant has a 60% efficiency, how many kilowatt-hour energy is required to lift water 5 meters?

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L. The diversion requirement of a 5-ha farm was estimated to be 10mm/day
during peak periods. If the pumping plant has a 60% efficiency, how
many kilowatt-hour energy is required to lift water 5 meters?

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