The water stored in the dam on a river has .................. .
A
Kinetic energy
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B
Potential energy
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C
Electrical energy
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D
Biomass energy
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Solution
The correct option is B Potential energy The water stored in the dam on a river has potential 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.