What is the flow rate of water through the system shown for the turbine to produce 20 kW. Neglect friction in your calculations. Q=10.75m3/s, P=204kw/273hp

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Applied Fluid Mechanics

A fluid is a substance that is continuously deformed by the application of shear stress. The rate of deformation of a fluid depends on its viscosity. The fluid tries to flow when it interacts with some other system.