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There are several. Gravitational potential energy is transformed into linear kinetic energy, which is then transformed into rotational kinetic energy, which is then transformed into electrical energy.

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It uses a generator which is powered by the falling water. The generator produces electricity by induction.

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There is a conversion from potential to kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy.

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The Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River produces what type of energy?

A dam is used for hydroelectric energy.


How does energy change forms as it goes from behind a dam to downstream of a dam?

potential energy that converts to kinetic energy


What type of enerygy does a hydroelectric dam capture as the water passes through?

Kinetic Energy.


What is an example of hydroelectric energy?

The Hoover Dam.


What county has largest hydroelectric dam?

The country that has the largest hydroelectric dam in terms of annual energy generation and is on the border of Paraguay and Brazil. It is the Itaipu dam.


What is the main energy source for a hydroelectric dam?

Gravity


What are examples of hydroelectric energy?

A water turbine dam is an example of hydroelectric energy. Hydroelectricity is an important part of the energy mix in the world.


Why did people built the Hoover Dam?

To make hydroelectric energy.


The energy source in which a dam plays a key role is?

hydroelectric


Where is hydroelectric energy found?

Where is hydroelectric energy generated?Hydroelectric energy, being electricity generated from a hydro (water) source, usually a hydro-electric dam, can be found anywhere on the electrical grid.


What kind of energy does the hover dam convert and what kind of energy does it output?

A hydroelectric dam converts part of the kinetic energy of falling water to electrical energy.


What nation shares the world's largest hydroelectric dam with Brazil?

The answer is Paraguay. The dam you are talking about is the Itaipú Dam, which is the world's largest hydroelectric power plant. However, the Itaipú Dam provides most of its energy supply to Brazil.