A small hydroelectric station delivers of electrical energy to the grid in a 24-h period.

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Problem

A small hydroelectric station delivers 2.16×1012 J2.16\times10^{12}\,\text{J} of electrical energy to the grid in a 24-h period. (i) Convert this energy into kilowatt-hours. (ii) Determine the average electrical power output of the station in megawatts. (iii) A household typically requires 8.0 kWh8.0\,\text{kWh} of electrical energy per day. Estimate how many such households can be supplied by the station’s average daily output.

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