Water flows over a section of Niagara Falls at a rate of 1.20 ´ 10⁶ kg/s and falls 50.0 m.What is the power dissipated by the waterfall? A)588 MW B)294 MW C)147 MW D)60.0 MW

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The power dissipated by the waterfall can be calculated using the formula:
Power = (density of water) x (gravitational acceleration) x (flow rate) x (height of fall)
Plugging in the given values, we get:
Power = (1000 kg/m^3) x (9.81 m/s^2) x (1.20 ´ 10^6 kg/s) x (50.0 m)
Power = 588 MW
Therefore, the best choice is A.

Water Flows Over a Section of Niagara Falls at a Rate