The electricity produced by the flowing water is known as:

hydro-electric power

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thermal power

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nuclear power

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Solution

The correct option is A
hydro-electric power

The electricity produced by the flowing water is known as hydro-electric power. The water in a dam is allowed to fall on the turbine. As a result of this, turbines rotate whose axle is connected to the armature of the generator.

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