Question

In a hydro power plant

• A. Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into kinetic energy
• B. Kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted into potential energy
• C. Electricity is extracted from the water
• D. Water is converted into steam to produce electricity

Answer 1

The correct option is A Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into kinetic energy

The water stored in a dam possesses potential energy. When this stored water is allowed to fall down, the potential energy gets converted into kinetic energy, which turns the turbine and finally rotates the armature of the generator to generate electricity.

Hence, the correct answer is option (a).