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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and powerOct/Nov 2013Paper 1 Q191 Mark

A turbine at a hydroelectric power station is situated 30 m below the level of the surface of a large lake. The water passes through the turbine at a rate of 340 m³ per minute. The overall efficiency of the turbine and generator system is 90%. What is the output power of the power station? (The density of water is 1000 kg m⁻³.)

A0.15 MW
B1.5 MW
C1.7 MW
D90 MW

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Oct/Nov 2013 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Work, energy and power and is worth 1 mark.

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