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In hydroelectric plant, when flowing water moves the turbine ________ energy transforms into ________ energy.


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kinetic

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electrical

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Solution

  1. A hydroelectric plant is used to obtain electrical energy.
  2. In this plant water posses potential energy flows from height passes through gate to lower side of dam.
  3. The water upon hitting the wheels of the turbine turns them and moving turbine starts generator which produces electricity.

Thus, the kinetic energy of flowing water gets converted into electrical energy.


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