Question

As the water stored in the reservoir of a dam flows out, its potential energy changes to :

• A. magnetic energy
• B. light energy
• C. kinetic energy
• D. heat energy

Answer 1

The correct option is C kinetic energy

The potential energy stored in a reservoir at a given height is converted to kinetic energy (movement energy) which is used to turn a turbine and produce electricity.
Hence, as the water stored in the dam flows out, its potential energy changes to kinetic energy.