How Is Force Calculated on Turbine Blades by Water Impact?

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To calculate the average force on turbine blades due to water impact, the change in velocity of the water must be considered, as it reverses direction upon striking the blades. Given a flow rate of 60.0 kg/s and water speed of 16.5 m/s, the average force can be derived using the impulse-momentum principle. The relevant formula involves the change in mass's velocity multiplied by the flow rate to determine the average force. Clarification on whether additional factors are needed for the calculation is sought, emphasizing the urgency due to an upcoming test. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurate force calculation on turbine blades.
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Water strikes the turbine blads of a generator, that its rebounding velocity is reversed in direction undiminished in magnitude. If the flow rate is 60.0kg/s and the water speed is 16.5 m/s, what is the average force on the blades?

My question is do i need to find something else in order to find the force?

I really need help i have a test in two days...
 
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Looks like an impulse momentum question...

(mass)*(change in mass's velocity)=(Avg Foce)*(duration of time), Or

(change in mass's velcotiy)*(mass)/(duration of time)=(Ave Force), Or

(change in mass's velocity)*(Flow Rate)=(Ave Force) !

I hope it helps
 
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