Why are the turbines for hydroelectric dams located far below the top of the dam?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to ensure that the water does not lose too much potential energy before reaching the turbines
to ensure that the water does not lose too much potential energy before reaching the turbines

to allow the kinetic energy of the water to increase greatly before reaching the turbines
to allow the kinetic energy of the water to increase greatly before reaching the turbines

to ensure that the water does not lose too much kinetic energy before reaching the turbines
to ensure that the water does not lose too much kinetic energy before reaching the turbines

to allow the potential energy of the water to increase greatly before reaching the turbines

Answer 1

The correct response is: to ensure that the water does not lose too much potential energy before reaching the turbines.

Having the turbines located further down allows the dam to utilize the potential energy of the water as it flows downward, maximizing energy generation.