A strong current of water turns the blades of a water turbine, because it possesses :

Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Hydel energy

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Electrical energy

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The correct option is B
Kinetic energy

A strong current of water turns the blade of the water turbine because it possesses kinetic energy due to its motion.

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A strong current of water turns the blades of a water turbine, because it possesses :

The correct option is B Kinetic energy A strong current of water turns the blade of the water turbine because it possesses kinetic energy due to its motion.

The correct option is B
Kinetic energy

A strong current of water turns the blade of the water turbine because it possesses kinetic energy due to its motion.