Question

Hydro power plants converts _______ energy of falling water into________.

• A. potential, electricity
• B. kinetic, electricity
• C. thermal, electricity
• D. solar, thermal energy

Answer 1

The correct option is A

potential, electricity

Explanation of the Correct Option-

1. Stored water possesses potential energy.
2. When the water is made to fall on the turbines of the hydropower plants the potential energy of water is converted into kinetic energy.
3. The turning of turbines generated mechanical energy which is used to generate electricity (electrical energy).

Thus, hydropower plants convert the potential energy of falling water into electricity.

Hence, the correct option is (A).