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Sources of Energy — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceSources of Energy1 Mark
Question
Write the energy conversion that takes place in a hydropower plant.
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Answer

Energy conversion at a hydroelectric power plant is as follows:Kinetic energy of flowing river water → Potential energy of water stored in a reservoir at a height of a dam → Kinetic energy of water flowing from the height on the blades of a turbine → Electrical energy.

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