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Sources of Energy — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceSources of Energy1 Mark
MCQ
In a hydro power plant :
  • ✓
    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.
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Answer

Correct option: A.
Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity.
Water is stored behind dams. The stored water has potential energy. When water is released from the dam; Potential energy changes into kinetic energy. This kinetic energy is utilized to turn the turbine to generate electricity.

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