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Question
In a hydro power plant
Options
Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity
Kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted into potential energy
Electricity is extracted from water
Water is converted into steam to produce electricity
Solution
Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity
Explanation -
In a hydro power plant, potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity. In hydro power plant water is stored upto certain height by constructing dam and then it is slowly released to generate the electricity.
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