Gulag Dam, Yahtzee Dam, and Jinka Rhina Dam have 3 different heights as described in the table below.
Dam Gulag Yahtzee Jinka Rhina
Height (m) 132 147 181
Which dam has the ability to produce the most electricity, based only on height?
a. The Gulag because the dam has a shorter drop and the water will have the most potential energy to transfer to the turbine.
b. The Yahtzee because the drop at this height will have the most kinetic energy to transfer to the turbine.
c. The Jinka Rhina because the dam has the largest drop and the water produces the most kinetic energy to transfer to the turbine.
d. It is impossible to determine based on the data in the table.
d. It is impossible to determine based on the data in the table.
The ability of a dam to produce electricity is not solely determined by its height. Other factors such as the volume of water flow and the design and efficiency of the turbines also play a role.