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)

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potential to kinetic to chemical
potential to kinetic to chemical

potential to kinetic to electrical
potential to kinetic to electrical

kinetic to electrical to potential
kinetic to electrical to potential

kinetic to potential to electrical

Answer 1

The correct response is:

potential to kinetic to electrical

When water is stored at a height in a reservoir, it has gravitational potential energy. As the water falls, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. The moving water then turns turbines, which convert that kinetic energy into electrical energy.