In hydroelectric power plants, the energy from moving water is converted into electric power. What kind of energy transformation occurs when the energy is converted?

Question

A.
electrical to mechanical
B.
mechanical to electrical
C.
heat to electrical
D.
light to electrical

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. mechanical to electrical.

In hydroelectric power plants, the kinetic energy of moving water is converted into mechanical energy as it turns turbines, and then this mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy through a generator.