Question

in a hydropower station, water stored in dams is allowed to fall with force to make a turbine move. the turbine moves and produces electricity. in the diagram, identify the stages of transformation of energy in the hydropower station.

Explanation:

Step1: Water in dam has potential

The stored water in the dam has gravitational - potential energy due to its height.

Step2: Water gains kinetic energy

As the water falls, its gravitational - potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

Step3: Kinetic to electric energy

The moving water turns the turbine, and the kinetic energy of the water is converted into electrical energy by the generator.

Answer:

From left to right in the boxes: gravitational energy, kinetic energy, electric energy