Question 8
Water stored in a dam possesses

(a) no energy
(b) electrical energy
(c) kinetic energy
(d) potential energy

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(d) potential energy

Water stored in a dam possesses potential energy. When we release water from the dam, the water fall from the height. When it falls, the potential energy of the water gets converted into kinetic energy and this kinetic energy is used to run the turbines to produce electricity.

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In a hydro power plant
(a) Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity.
(b) Kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted into potential energy.
(c) Electricity is extracted from water.
(d) Water is converted into steam to produce electricity.

Q. Water stored in a dam possesses ____ energy.

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.

Water stored in a dam has potential energy.

Q. Explain why water stored in a dam has potential energy.

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Question 8 Water stored in a dam possesses (a) no energy (b) electrical energy (c) kinetic energy (d) potential energy

(d) potential energy Water stored in a dam possesses potential energy. When we release water from the dam, the water fall from the height. When it falls, the potential energy of the water gets converted into kinetic energy and this kinetic energy is used to run the turbines to produce electricity.

Question 8
Water stored in a dam possesses

(a) no energy
(b) electrical energy
(c) kinetic energy
(d) potential energy

(d) potential energy

Water stored in a dam possesses potential energy. When we release water from the dam, the water fall from the height. When it falls, the potential energy of the water gets converted into kinetic energy and this kinetic energy is used to run the turbines to produce electricity.