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A hydroelectric power station takes it water from a lake whose water level is at a higher of 50 m above the turbine.Assuming an overall efficiency of 40 % ,calculate the mass of water which must output of 1MW. (Take g=10 m `s%^(-2)`)

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To solve the problem step by step, let's follow the given information and apply the relevant physics concepts. ### Step 1: Understand the Given Information - Height (H) = 50 m - Efficiency (η) = 40% = 0.4 - Power output (P) = 1 MW = \(1 \times 10^6\) W - Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10 m/s² ...
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