Question 13 In a hydroelectric power plant more electrical power can be generated if water falls from a greater height because
A
Its temperature increases
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B
Larger amount of potential energy is converted into kinetic energy
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C
The electricity content of water increases with height
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D
More water molecules dissociate into ions
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Solution
The correct option is BLarger amount of potential energy is converted into kinetic energy Hydro-electric power plants convert the kinetic energy contained in falling water into electricity by passing on this energy of water to rotate turbine.