Power from a Turbine

Assume the river has a volumetric flow rate of 500 gpm, and that water enters the turbine at a linear speed of 5mph and exits the turbine at a speed of 2mph.

Calculate the kinetic energy that can be captured by the turbine;

If the turbine is 90% efficient, how much energy (W) could be obtained?

Is the scheme viable? How many lightbulbs could you power?

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