How Is Force Calculated on Turbine Blades by Water Impact?

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The average force exerted on turbine blades by water impact can be calculated using the formula: (change in mass's velocity) * (flow rate) = (average force). In this discussion, the flow rate is specified as 60.0 kg/s and the water speed as 16.5 m/s. The impulse-momentum principle is applied, confirming that the force can be derived from the change in velocity of the water impacting the blades. This approach is essential for understanding the dynamics of turbine operation under water impact conditions.

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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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