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Does the water stored behind a dam have kinetic energy before it is released?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, water stored in a reservoir is an example of potential energy. Potential energy is defined as Energystored within a physical system as a result of the position or configuration of the different parts of that system. It has the potential to be converted into other forms of energy, such as Kinetic_energy, and to do Work_(physics) in the process. The water is stored in the reservoir and can be used to generate electricity.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThat is potential energy. The energy of position. PE = mass * gravitational force * height. If the dam burst then the water would be moving and have kinetic energy.
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∙ 11y agoYes its river water there for it is always in motion and witch in turn has kinetic energy
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∙ 11y agoIt is used to create electricity. The flowing water powers turbines which create power.
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∙ 6y agoIt starts with potential energy and ends with kinetic energy.
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∙ 13y agoIt has potential energy if it is any higher than its surroundings - if it has the potential of falling down.
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∙ 10y agoYes don't you get that!?!?!? :(
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When a stretched string is released the potential energy in the string is converted to .?
Kinetic energy and then to heat.
Kinetic energy is the energy of?
Motion.
What type of energy is used before and after a ball is bounced?
Gravitational potential energy before the ball is bounced which changes to kinetic energy and then to elastic potential energy.
Energy in the form of motion?
The energy of motion is called kinetic energy.
What are the two main forms of energy?
The two main forms of energy are Kinetic energy and Potential Energy. Kinetic energy is motion energy. Potential energy is energy stored in matter.
What is a riddle for kinetic energy?
you have to give it potential energy before it is kinetic
What is energy being released?
Kinetic energy.
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.
Why that the car is an ex of kinetic energy?
Kinetic energy is "moving energy". A car moves, it has kinetic energy. In the case of a car crash the energy is released-->smash/bang!!!
What is the energy used before throwing a paper airplane?
Potential and kinetic energy
When the energy is released by a substance it is called?
Kinetic 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 is potential energy changed to kinetic energy?
Potential energy is when something is about to release its energy. Think of at a rollercoaster when it reaches the top, right before it is about to fall. That is potential energy because it could fall which will release the energy. Kinetic energy is the energy that is being released at that moment. For instance, the rollercoaster falling, it is being pulled downwards which is the kinetic energy.
Does the activated complex have the highest kinetic energy?
No, the kinetic energy that was present before the collision will become potential energy.
Can you release kinetic energy?
Yes. For example, if two moving objects crash, the kinetic energy gets released as heat energy.
Two general types of energy are kinetic energy and?
Potential energy. An example of potential energy is a charged mouse trap. An example of kinetic energy is the mouse trap being sprung. Potential energy can be thought of as "stored kinetic energy". And kinetic energy can be thought of as "released potential energy"
What is the difference between kinetic and potential enrgy?
Kinetic energy is the motion of an object (real). Potential energy is a measure of the kinetic energy an object WOULD have if it were to be released and allowed to fall.
