In a hydro power plant:

Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity

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Kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted into potential energy

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Water is heated to produce electricity

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Water is converted into steam to produce electricity

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Solution

The correct option is A Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity
Hydro power plant uses the potential energy stored in water. When water flows down the dam, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy which is used to rotate the turbine which produce electricity.

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Q. At a hydro power plant:

(a) kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted into electrical energy
(b) electricity is extracted from water
(c) water is converted into steam to turn turbines and produce electricity.
(d) potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity.

Question 4
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.

Assertion: The amount of electric power generated in hydroelectric power plant A is more than that of hydroelectric power plant B.
Reason: The potential energy possessed by the stored water is converted into electricity.

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