A hydroelectric power plants rate of electricity generation depends on:I. The flow rate of the waterII. The vertical distance the water fallsIII. The amount of water behind the dam

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A hydroelectric power plant’s rate of electricity generation depends on:I. The flow rate of the waterII. The vertical distance the water fallsIII. The amount of water behind the dam

A	I only
B	II only
C	I and II only
D	I and III only

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The hydro power principles Power generation from water depends upon a combination of head and flow. Both must be available to produce electricity. Water is diverted from a stream into a pipeline, where it is directed downhill and then through the turbine (flow).

Detailed explanation-2: -The electrical power generated by this plant is proportional to specific weight of water(w), water head(H), generation efficiency(), flow rate of water(Q) and acceleration due to gravity. 2.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hydroelectric Power Plant: Hydroelectric power is produced by the gravity of falling water. In the hydroelectric power plant, more electrical power can be generated, if waterfalls from a greater height because the rise in water level causes the increase in potential energy of water.

Detailed explanation-4: -∴ The amount of electrical energy that can be generated by a hydroelectric power plant depends upon quantity of water would be most appropriate.

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