Which statement correctly identifies the relative levels of kinetic and potential energy in a hydroelectric dam?

Question

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

Kinetic and potential energy are both highest at the bottom.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

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

In a hydroelectric dam, water at the top has high potential energy due to its elevation, while as it flows down and reaches the bottom, it gains kinetic energy, which is highest at that point.