AIPMT MAIN2008Physics-Work, Energy and Power

AIPMT MAIN 2008 Physics Power Calculation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

Water falls from a height of 60 m at the rate of 15 kg/s to operate a turbine. The losses due to frictional forces are 10% of energy. How much power is generated by the turbine? (g = 10 m/s²)

A

7.0 kW

B

8.1 kW

C

10.2 kW

D

12.3 kW

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Power is calculated using P = 0.9 gH (dm/dt), accounting for 10% energy loss. Substituting values gives 8.1 kW.

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