Flowing water can rotate a turbine. Which type of energy is used up by the turbine?

Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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The correct option is A Kinetic energy
Turbine uses the flowing energy (kinetic energy) of the water to rotate the motor (mechanical energy) to generate electricity (electrical energy).

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Flowing water can rotate a turbine. Which type of energy is used up by the turbine?

The correct option is A Kinetic energyTurbine uses the flowing energy (kinetic energy) of the water to rotate the motor (mechanical energy) to generate electricity (electrical energy).

The correct option is A Kinetic energy
Turbine uses the flowing energy (kinetic energy) of the water to rotate the motor (mechanical energy) to generate electricity (electrical energy).