Water stored in a dam possesses ____ energy.

electrical

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kinetic

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potential

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solar

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Solution

The correct option is C potential
Potential energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its position. Since, water stored in a dam is present at a greater height with respect to ground, it possesses potential energy.

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