In a hydroelectric power station, how much potential energy is lost by 100tonnes of water flowing down through the pipes, falling a vertical distance of 200metres? [1tonne=1000kg.]

196000000 J

Explanation:

Potential Energy: This can be defined as the energy of a body due to its position in the gravitational field.

From the question,

P.E = mgh Equation 1

Where P.E = potential Energy, m = mass of the water, h = height, g = acceleration due to gravity.

Given: m = 100 tonnes = (100×1000) = 100000 kg, h = 200 m

Constant: g = 9.8 m/s²

Substitute into equation 1

P.E = 100000(200)(9.8)

P.E = 196000000 J.

Note: When a object falls through a height he losses its potential energy.

Hence the potential energy lost = 196000000 J = 196 MJ.

the small 0.38-kg slider is known to move from position a to position b along the vertical-plane slot. determine (a) the work done on the body by its weight and (b) the work done on the body by the spring. the distance r = 0.70 m, the spring modulus k = 154 n/m, and the unstretched length of the spring is 0.53 m

explanation:

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which piece of furniture will have the most inertia and give the furniture movers the most difficulty in moving?  

answer

a 75kg dining table