Question

In a hydropower plant 

(a) 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

Answer 1

The  answer is (a) Potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity.

• Water stored in dams possess potential energy. 
• When it is released it possess potential energy which is used to turn the turbines. 
• Turbines produces electricity.