Complete question is;
Assuming 100% efficient energy conversion how much water stored behind a 50 centimeter high hydroelectric dam would be required to charge the battery with power rating, 12 V, 50 Ampere-minutes
Answer:
Amount of water required to charge the battery = 7.35 m³
Explanation:
The formula for Potential energy of the water at that height = mgh
Where;
m = mass of the water
g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s²
H = height of water = 50 cm = 0.5 m
We know that in density, m = ρV
Where;
ρ = density of water = 1000 kg/m³
V = volume of water
So, potential energy is now given as;
Potential energy = ρVgH = 1000 × V × 9.8 × 0.5 = (4900V) J
Now, formula for energy of the battery is given as;
E = qV
We are given;
q = 50 A.min = 50 × 60 = 3,000 C
V = 12 V
Thus;
qV = 3,000 × 12 = 36,000 J
E = 36,000 J
At a 100% conversion rate, the energy of the water totally powers the battery.
Thus;
(4900V) = (36,000)
4900V = 36,000
V = 36,000/4900
V = 7.35 m³
