Question

Water stored in a dam possesses which energy

Answer 1

The water in a reservoir behind a hydropower dam is another example of potential energy. The stored energy in the reservoir is converted into kinetic energy (motion) as the water flows down a large pipe called a penstock and spins a turbine.

Answer 2

water stored in a dam possesses Potential energy which converted into Kinetic energy and then K.E used to move turbine and then it converted into mechanical energy and then by flow of water in great motion generate electric energy.........
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