A hydroelectric power plant operates at its rated power of 7 MW. If the plant has produced 26 million kWh of electricity in a specified year, determine the number of hours the plant has operated that year. 2893 hours 1125 hours 8760 hours 2460 hours O 3714 hours

A hydroelectric power plant operates at its rated power of 7 MW. If the plant has produced 26 million kWh of electricity in a specified year, determine the number of hours the plant has operated that year. 2893 hours 1125 hours 8760 hours 2460 hours O 3714 hours

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A hydroelectric power plant operates at its rated power of 7 MW. If the
plant has produced 26 million kWh of electricity in a specified year,
determine the number of hours the plant has operated that year.
2893 hours
1125 hours
8760 hours
2460 hours
O 3714 hours

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