Question

Which statement correctly identifies the relative levels of kinetic and potential energy in a hydroelectric dam?
Kinetic and potential energy are both highest at the top
Kinetic energy is highest at the bottom; potential energy is highest at the top
Kinetic energy and potential energy are both highest at the bottom
Kinetic energy is highest at the top; potential energy is highest at the bottom

Answer 1

Kinetic energy is highest at the top of a hydroelectric dam, while potential energy is highest at the bottom.