A river has a flow rate of 500 m3/s in an upstream point with an elevation of 2000 m. At a point downstream the flow remains the same while the elevation reduces to 200 m. Determine the change of the mechanical energy of the flow between these two points. If there is no hydroelectric power plant built on the river, where did the energy go?

A river has a flow rate of 500 m3/s in an upstream point with an elevation of 2000 m. At a point downstream the flow remains the same while the elevation reduces to 200 m. Determine the change of the mechanical energy of the flow between these two points. If there is no hydroelectric power plant built on the river, where did the energy go?

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