Water flows slowly over a dam at the rate of 320 kg/s and falls vertically 88 m before striking the turbine blades. Calculate
(b) the rate at which mechanical energy is transferred to the turbine blades, assuming 55% efficiency.
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Water flows slowly over a dam at the rate of 320 kg/s and falls vertically 88 m before striking the turbine blades. Calculate
(b) the rate at which mechanical energy is transferred to the turbine blades, assuming 55% efficiency.