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Which of the following makes use of potential energy in the difference in height between high and low tides?

A

Tidal stream generator

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B

Tidal barrage

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C

Both A and B

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Both A and B
Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position Potential energy is used in Tidal stream generator and tidal barriage to produce energy by storing water at a particular height.

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