A pump is used to transfer water from a lower level reservoir to a higher level tank.
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A pump is used to transfer water from a lower level reservoir to a higher level tank. The pump has a flow rate of 500 liters per minute and is powered by an electric motor that operates at 90% efficiency. The total height difference between the reservoir and the tank is 30 meters, and the water density is 1000 kg/m^3. What is the power input required by the electric motor?
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