A hydro-power plant converts one form of energy into another. Name the two forms of energy.


A hydropower plant converts potential energy into electrical energy.

Explanation

A hydropower plant first converts the stored energy of the water, i.e the potential energy into kinetic energy by making them fall on the turbines. The rotation of the turbines (mechanical energy) is then converted to generate electricity (electrical energy).

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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