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Is it true that water stored in a dam possesses potential energy? 


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a

True

b

False  

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The given statement is true.
Potential energy:
Potential energy is the energy that is stored in any object due to its position relative to other objects or due to the internal stress of the system.
Since water stored in a dam is above the earth's surface and is in a static position so it possesses gravitational potential energy. The same when allowed to flow, has kinetic energy.
 
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