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Q: When water held behind a dam is released potential energy is converted first to what energy?
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Is hydroelectric energy is an example of using a kinetic energy?

Water is stored behind a dam and possesses potential energy. When it is released and made to run down conduits down the dam to turn turbines the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy which in turn is converted to electrical energy.


Most energy obtained from water is converted from?

Potential engergy behind dams.


When a stretched string is released the potential energy in the string is converted to?

kinetic energy


When a stretched string is released the potential energy in the string is converted?

kinetic energy


When a stretches string is released the potential energy in the string is converted to?

kinetic energy


When a stretched string is released the potential energy in the string is converted to .?

Kinetic energy and then to heat.


Potential energy is frequently converted to kinetic energy. Kinetic energy?

can be converted to potential energy.


Water stored behind a dam is an example of what type of energy?

Water stored behind a dam is an example of potential energy (energy of position). As the water flows through the dam, some of the water's potential energy is converted into kinetic energy (energy of motion), which is typically further converted into electrical energy through the use of spinning magnets and coils of wire.


What happens to potential energy that is not converted to kinetic energy?

If potential energy is not converted into kinetic energy (or into any other type of energy) then it remains potential. Potential energy does not expire.


Can gravity be converted into energy?

You have to use energy to raise a mass against the gravitational force, the object then has potential energy. If it is then let fall, this potential is released.


Does a rock sitting on a hill have energy why?

It has potential energy that can be released by starting it rolling down the hill so that the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and friction with the surface.


When potential energy converts to kinectic energy?

When the object with the potential energy is released. For example, if you hold a lead ball in your hand at shoulder height it has potential energy. As soon as you release it from your hand its potential energy will begin to be converted to kinetic energy.