Four rivers have the same volume of water flow over time but fall from different heights to power hydroelectric dams. Which dam would provide the most hydroelectric power?
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dam C: fall height of 135 feet
dam B: fall height of 75 feet
dam A: fall height of 175 feet
dam D: fall height of 100 feet
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The most hydroelectric power would be generated by dam A with a fall height of 175 feet. The potential energy of the water is directly proportional to the height it falls from, so the higher the fall height, the more power can be generated from the same volume of water flow.
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