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?(1 point)

Responses

dam C: fall height of 135 feet
dam C: fall height of 135 feet

dam B: fall height of 75 feet
dam B: fall height of 75 feet

dam A: fall height of 175 feet

1 answer

To determine which dam would provide the most hydroelectric power, we can use the principle that hydroelectric power is proportional to the height of the water fall (potential energy) and the flow rate.

Assuming all four rivers have the same volume of water flow (and therefore flow rate), the dam with the highest fall height will generate the most hydroelectric power.

Here's how the dams compare based on their fall heights:

  • Dam A: fall height of 175 feet
  • Dam B: fall height of 75 feet
  • Dam C: fall height of 135 feet

Among these options, Dam A with a fall height of 175 feet would provide the most hydroelectric power since it has the highest fall height.