In a hydroelectric power plant, the energy of stored water used to generate electricity is
A. chemical energy
B. nuclear energy
C. solar energy only
D. potential energy
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Answer: D. potential energy
The potential energy of water stored in a dam changes into kinetic energy as it falls, which turns the turbines.
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