Question

which statement correctly identifies the relative levels of kinetic and potential energy in a hydroelectric dam? (1 point) kinetic energy is highest at the top; potential energy is highest at the bottom. kinetic energy is highest at the bottom; potential energy is highest at the top. kinetic and potential energy are both highest at the bottom. kinetic and potential energy are both highest at the top.

Explanation:

Potential energy is based on height and mass ($PE = mgh$), so it is highest at the top of the dam. Kinetic energy is related to speed ($KE=\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}$), and water has the highest speed at the bottom of the dam, so kinetic energy is highest at the bottom.

Answer:

Kinetic energy is highest at the bottom; potential energy is highest at the top.