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State whether the given statement is True or False.

As the water stored in the dam flows out, its kinetic energy changes to potential energy.

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As the water stored in the dam flows out, its potential energy changes to kinetic energy.
The potential energy stored in a body of water held at a given height is converted to kinetic energy (movement energy) which is used to turn a turbine and create electricity.
So, the given statement is false.

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