Hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls has one of the largest hydroelectric power-generating facilities in the world, providing one fourth of New York State’s and all of Ontario’s electrical energy. The Canadian portion of the falls is called Horseshoe Falls based on its shape (Fig. P19.107). Upstream from the falls, water is diverted to the Canadian hydroelectric power- generating plants, which generate 2,000,000 kW of electrical power. The diverted water reenters the river downstream. Assuming the generators are 100% efficient at turning the mechanical energy of the fl owing water into electrical energy, estimate the volume flow rate of the water diverted through the generating plants.

 

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Figure P19.107 Horseshoe Falls.