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That is potential energy when the water is sitting in the dam. The PE is converted into kinetic energy by running the water down a chute to allow it to gain speed, and then it hits the turbine blades to turn the turbine which drives a generator.

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How does kinetic energy of the ball relate to the bounce of the ball?

kinetic energy is enegy being used, the opposite of potential energy, which is energy being stored, or waiting to be used. When a ball bounces it is using its energy. When a ball is held by a person, it holds potential energy, or the potential to use energy.


Where is the maximum and minimum kinetic and potential energy found as a ball drops?

A ball at rest contains only potential energy. A ball in motion contains almost all kinetic energy. But it gets tricky here. A free falling ball that has not yet reached terminal velocity has no potential energy. That energy is being given up to kinetic energy. Once the ball reaches terminal velocity in Earth's atmosphere, air resistance holds back further conversion of potential energy to kinetic.


What energy occur as a pendulum swings?

There is Mechanical Energy. This Mechanical Energy equals Potential + Kinetic Energies. At the maximum heigh and with the pendulum set still there is the maximum Potential Energy (so Kinetic equals 0, and Potential Energy equals Mechanical Energy). When we release the pendulum this Potential Energy transforms into Kinetic Energy which will be maximum and equal to the Mechanical Energy when the 'rope' or 'string' that holds the pendulum is in the same direction as the acceleration, or force, in this case gravity. Then, and if there is no friction (e.g. air) the pendulum will reach the same maximum heigh that it had in X0 and the Kinetic Energy will transform into Potential, reinitiating the process but in the opposite direction. Hope i helped and sorry for my english. :)


What force prevents an object's potential energy from converting into kenetic energy?

The force of gravity is what prevents an object's potential energy from converting entirely into kinetic energy. As an object falls, gravity acts upon it, causing it to accelerate and convert potential energy into kinetic energy.


What kind of energy is after a juggler holds it?

The energy that a juggler exerts while holding an object is mechanical energy. This energy is a combination of potential energy (from the height the object is held at) and kinetic energy (from the movement of the object while juggling).

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What kind of energy is when a concrete dam holds back a large reservoir of water?

The energy stored in a concrete dam holding back a large reservoir of water is known as potential energy. This gravitational potential energy arises from the elevated position of the water, which can be converted into kinetic energy when released. When water flows through turbines, this energy can be harnessed to generate electricity, making it a crucial component of hydroelectric power generation.


Why is gravitational potential energy equal to kinetic ebergy?

Gravitational potential energy is not equal to kinetic energy:MGY doesn't always equal (1/2)mv2. This holds true in the CHANGE of gravitational potential energy being equal to the CHANGE in kinetic energy because of the Law of Conservation of Energy, Mass, and Charge.


where on the swing is the kinetic energy the greatest and the potential energy the least?

In between the ground and the bar that holds the swing up so the middle


How does kinetic energy of the ball relate to the bounce of the ball?

kinetic energy is enegy being used, the opposite of potential energy, which is energy being stored, or waiting to be used. When a ball bounces it is using its energy. When a ball is held by a person, it holds potential energy, or the potential to use energy.


What is a fuel reservoir?

It is a tank that holds gasoline.


Where is the maximum and minimum kinetic and potential energy found as a ball drops?

A ball at rest contains only potential energy. A ball in motion contains almost all kinetic energy. But it gets tricky here. A free falling ball that has not yet reached terminal velocity has no potential energy. That energy is being given up to kinetic energy. Once the ball reaches terminal velocity in Earth's atmosphere, air resistance holds back further conversion of potential energy to kinetic.


What energy occur as a pendulum swings?

There is Mechanical Energy. This Mechanical Energy equals Potential + Kinetic Energies. At the maximum heigh and with the pendulum set still there is the maximum Potential Energy (so Kinetic equals 0, and Potential Energy equals Mechanical Energy). When we release the pendulum this Potential Energy transforms into Kinetic Energy which will be maximum and equal to the Mechanical Energy when the 'rope' or 'string' that holds the pendulum is in the same direction as the acceleration, or force, in this case gravity. Then, and if there is no friction (e.g. air) the pendulum will reach the same maximum heigh that it had in X0 and the Kinetic Energy will transform into Potential, reinitiating the process but in the opposite direction. Hope i helped and sorry for my english. :)


What force prevents an object's potential energy from converting into kenetic energy?

The force of gravity is what prevents an object's potential energy from converting entirely into kinetic energy. As an object falls, gravity acts upon it, causing it to accelerate and convert potential energy into kinetic energy.


How are aquifer and reservoir the same how are they different?

A reservoir is a big land mass that holds water "supplies" an aquifer is the same thing is just small and you could say that it purifies the water that it holds.


What kind of energy is after a juggler holds it?

The energy that a juggler exerts while holding an object is mechanical energy. This energy is a combination of potential energy (from the height the object is held at) and kinetic energy (from the movement of the object while juggling).


What is the reservoir that holds the greatest amount of water?

Ice caps/glaciers


A boy holds a ball in his hand before he drops it the ball bounces and he catches it againhow is energy transfered in the situation?

When the boy is holding the ball in his hand, the ball has gravitational potential energy. When he releases the ball, this potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as the ball falls. As the ball hits the ground, some of the kinetic energy is transferred into elastic potential energy, causing it to bounce back up. Finally, when the boy catches the ball again, some of the kinetic energy is transferred into his hand.