Question

In a hydro power plant:

• A. Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity
• B. Kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted into potential energy.
• C. Electricity is extracted from 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 electricity

In a hydropower plant, potential energy is possessed by the stored water (in dams). This is allowed to flow through the turbines, at this point potential energy is converted to kinetic energy by the flowing water. The kinetic energy is then converted to electrical energy by the generators connected to the turbines.