Answer:
Power= 6.84×10⁸ W
Explanation:
Given Data
Niagara falls at rate of=1.4×10⁶ kg/s
falls=49.8 m
To find
Power Generated
Solution
Regarding this problem
GPE (gravitational potential energy) declines each second is given from that you will find much the kinetic energy of the falling water is increasing each second.
So power can be found by follow
Power= dE/dt = d/dt (mgh)
Power= gh dm/dt
Power= 1.4×10⁶ kg/s × 9.81 m/s² × 49.8 m
Power= 6.84×10⁸ W
