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Is it true that energy possessed by flowing water is Potential energy?


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a

True

b

False 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Flowing water possesses some velocity. The type of energy that is associated with the velocity is known as kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is given by the product of mass and half times the square of velocity. But, the energy possessed by water when it is stored at some height above sea level is known as potential energy. Thus, the given statement is false.
 
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