A dam is situated at a height of 550 m above sea level and supplies water to a powerhouse…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Work, Energy and Power
A dam is situated at a height of 550 m above sea level and supplies water to a powerhouse which is at a height of 50m above sea level. 2000 kg of water passes through the turbines per second. What would be the maximum electrical power output of the power house if the whole system were 80% efficient?
- 8 MW
- 10 MW
- 12.5 MV
- 16 MV
Answer
(A) 8 MW
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