Question

When a hydroelectric dam is operating, falling water moves turbines, which are able to generate an electric current. Which energy transformations are taking place during operation?(1 point)
Responses

kinetic to electrical to potential
kinetic to electrical to potential

potential to kinetic to chemical
potential to kinetic to chemical

kinetic to potential to electrical
kinetic to potential to electrical

potential to kinetic to electrical

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**potential to kinetic to electrical**

When water stored in a reservoir has potential energy due to its elevation, it falls (transforming its potential energy into kinetic energy) and then this kinetic energy is used to turn turbines, generating electrical energy.